Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 15, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Diaghilev 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sands of Time 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Work 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Flamboyant 3.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Chapter One 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Luck Lucky (IRE) 3.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Toby’s Honor 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Bad Reputation 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Last Straw 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Call Me Cory 2.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Silent Way 1.20 2.5 5-1
3 3 One More Time 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Silver Ice 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Cloudy Women 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fancy Facts 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Darlin Tami 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Newport Dreamz 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 With Love (GB) 4.50 7.7 15-1
3 3 Willow Cove 8.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Coiffeur 30.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Molly Jensen 20.00 9.1 17-1
6 6 Sweet Delta Dawn 5.00 9.3 18-1
5 5 Morgan’s Bluff 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Tiger in My Tank 10.00 1 2-1
5 4 Jaguar Jon 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Atomic Drop 12.00 1 2-1
10 9 Raging Waters 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 6 Dirty Words 2.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Four O Six Creed 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 7 Gypsy Tears 15.00 3.2 6-1
9 8 Joint Venture 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 3 Winds of Freedom 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 98 One Smokin Dude 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hardtobebetternow 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Rich Reward 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Zagreus 5.00 2 4-1
11 11 High King 20.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Benny’s Puzzle 20.00 4 7-1
7 7 Shapoval 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Star of Delhi 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Nineteenth Hole 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Wasting Aces 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Maul 30.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Going Nowhere 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stars Hollow 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tina’s Princess 12.00 3.6 7-1
14 13 She’s Back 15.00 3.8 7-1
10 9 Julia Street 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 7 Savannahs Big Girl 5.00 5.8 11-1
9 8 Go Prancealot 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Dustem Too 12.00 6.8 13-1
11 10 Willow in the Wind 15.00 7.2 14-1
7 6 Love Lock 12.00 7.8 15-1
6 5 Little Originaire 8.00 8.1 15-1
12 11 Southern Riff 30.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Big Miss 20.00 10.3 19-1
13 12 Real Lucky in Love 30.00 10.8 20-1
5 98 Samran 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rosa Parks 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dare to Fly 5.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Take Another Card 6.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Eiffel 6.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 No Cap 10.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Pura Vida Princesa 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Claire Austin 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Helga Brandt (IRE) 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Ketonia (FR) 12.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Shezmisbehaving 20.00 10.2 19-1
7 7 Candy Bar 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Palos Verdes S.) – Palos Verdes S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Man O Rose 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Pilot Commander 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Listenupshance 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Modus Bestia 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Smooth Cruisein 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Madaket Road 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Amplitude 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Captain Choochies 5.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Baldoro 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Zalamo (FR) 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 On the Whim 2.50 6.6 13-1
10 10 Kokosan 6.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Uncle Happy 8.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Catch the Breeze 15.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 None Above the Law 8.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 T’Challa (GB) 15.00 10 19-1

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.