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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 22, 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
8 8 Koekkoek (GB) 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Charlie’s Curlin 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Postmodern 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Dinkum 2.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Ghostwritten 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Stan Theman Musial 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Sharons Pharoah 4.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Rivo 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Infinity Dream 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Moonlit Courage 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Exington 3.00 3 6-1
6 6 Sei Bella 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 A Fleet Ride 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Subtle Knowledge 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lady Monclaire 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miyako 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 How Lovely (IRE) 4.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Headstrong Ways 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Miss Meagher (IRE) 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Miz Clubcali 5.00 4 8-1
5 5 Princess Midnight 4.00 4 8-1
7 7 Busy Making Munny 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tulavia’s World 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Maggie O’Hooligan 8.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Definitely Prbable 1.80 1.5 3-1
6 6 Lady Detective 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Big Coin 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Susie’s Loaded 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Darlin’ Duchess 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Johnson’s Magic 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Soi Ngern 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Gordon’s Legacy 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 English Icon 15.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Sand Bagger 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Loch n’ Pharoah 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Missile Cruiser 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Woodson 2.00 6 11-1
10 10 My Box of Light 30.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Love Da Gig 30.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 Running Spartan 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Charisma 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 All in the Game 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Joyful Mischief 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Tiger of the Sea 2.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Turkey Bird 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Judy Lynn Starr 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Dad’s Bad Bunny 4.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 Despite 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Pasadena S.) – Pasadena S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Greenwich Village 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Iriseach (IRE) 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Later Than Planned (IRE) 4.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Medici 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Smoovin Saturday 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Army Man 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Brigante 10.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Unrivaled Time 5.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Caro Buono (FR) 20.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Bust Out 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sammy Davis 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Refocus 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Whiskyginandbrandy 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Stolen Treasure 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Oubabe 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 The Gypsy Cowboy 10.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Mischiefs Causeway 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Majestic Palisades 5.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Runkerry 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Christel Clean 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Goodnight Nellie 5.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Long Mayshe Reign 2.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 America’s Mark 4.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 Mars Magic 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Garden Party 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Lamporghini 12.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Legal Fiction 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Nell’s Legacy 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Bessie Coleman 15.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Apple Pie 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Clubhouse Cutie 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lady Mendelssohn 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Fibonaccis Ride 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Goje 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Have Style 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Vicky Lyn 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Baby Needs Shoes 2.50 3.5 7-1
11 11 Tate Batz 2.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Humidity 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Risky Pleasure 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Long Range Pursuit 20.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Genuine Grace 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Gogotiz 20.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Cash in Toknight 6.00 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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