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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 8, 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 Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Not A Sinner (GB) 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Wildfire Princess 4.50 2.6 5-1
8 8 Deep Blue 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Motet 15.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Lady Maryann 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Hey Lil Lady 3.00 5.6 10-1
6 6 Irish Rose 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 A Fleet Ride 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Voldemort 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Big Bet Jafinsafa 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Theodore George 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Clooney 2.50 4 8-1
1 1 Cowboy Mike 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sirnami 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Romantic Ride 1.60 1.8 3-1
8 8 Booked Clubhouse 10.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Doing Time 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Debbies Gettinghot 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Benny and the Jet 4.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Lucky Sniper 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Big Vengeance 30.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Bossing Mo 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Carl Erskine 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Whiz Kidd 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hungover 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mighty Kai 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Tee N Off 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Broadway Unions 2.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Cupid’s Crusader 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Malibu Rocks 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Mischief Moments 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Russells Hustle 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Castle Leoch 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Del Mar Jerry 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Cameron Slough 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Jimmy Blue Jeans 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Ah Jeez 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Phosphorescence (FR) 4.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 One of These Days (IRE) 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Cathal (IRE) 4.50 5.7 11-1
10 10 Rimprotector 20.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 Veritas Aequitas 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Thatsalrightmama 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Sasafran 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Vronaway 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Blame Eve 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Greta’s Ghost 2.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Makenarita 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Clocker’s Corner S.) – Clocker’s Corner S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Yellow Card 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Speed Boat Beach 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Sumter 2.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Flyover 5.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Virat 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Irish Royalty 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Las Virgenes S.) – Las Virgenes S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Meaning 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Super Corredora 1.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Explora 0.60 1.2 2-1
3 3 Bank Shot 30.00 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spycatcher 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Genius Jimmy 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Uncle Happy 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Packs a Wahlop 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Rastaman Vibe 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Balladeer 5.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Hiding in Honduras 4.50 4.8 9-1
11 11 Wizard of Westwood 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Henry Adams (IRE) 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Lahaina Flavor 12.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Grogu 12.00 SCRATCH

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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