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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 1, 2026

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mr. Leasure 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 City Exile (GB) 1.80 2.4 4-1
4 4 Sketchy 4.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Time Song 2.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Poor Connection 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Living Life 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wolf Hill 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Forced Entry 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Ethereal Quality 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Banzai Betty 2.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Luckiest 3.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Everydayissaturday 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mutt Dillin 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Bazooka Charlie 1.80 4.3 8-1
5 5 Aloha Chrome 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 B Grayson 1.60 5.6 11-1
6 6 Maximus 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Kiki Ride 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ottis Betts 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Joker Went Wild 1.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Rand Good 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Voucher 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Tiggrrr Whitworth 3.50 7 13-1
3 3 Jamal 50.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Lake Smokin 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kizazi 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Surfin’ U. S. A. 8.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Fancy Lady 6.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Acoustic Kitty (IRE) 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Red Cherry 4.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Silkie Sevei (IRE) 2.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Not With a Fox 4.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Lady Detective 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 The Big Cheeseola 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Windribbon 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Oobubbakakayo 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Smarty Nose 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Carol’s Comic 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Elegant Life 20.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Morello 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Kool Tap Dancer 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Darlin Sugaree 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Final Table Lady 3.00 4 8-1
6 6 Donde Esta Jefe 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Tiger Lady 4.50 5.9 11-1
3 3 Keep the Pavels 30.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Victoria’s Jewel 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Little Tinker Elle 30.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Strong Morals 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lavender Love 8.00 1 2-1
12 12 Miss Practical 3.00 2.6 5-1
13 13 Rizzleberry Rose 4.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Stay in Line 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Timekeeper’s Charm 6.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Fibonaccis Ride 15.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Ryan’s Girl 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Clarina 8.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Clubhouse Bride 20.00 7.7 14-1
10 10 Petite Treat 20.00 10.4 20-1
9 9 Maniae 30.00 11.5 22-1
11 11 Sexy Blue 20.00 11.9 22-1
6 6 Clubhouse Cutie 20.00 13 25-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.

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