Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 5, 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
3 3 Lubie’s Music 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Conquistadora 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ulysses Rose (IRE) 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Dats Ms. Blame 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Decisive Deception 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Vow to Resiliency 2.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Ever American 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Medjugorje 20.00 8.2 15-1
8 8 Song and Dance 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Aloha Dreamin 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miz Clubcali 1.20 1.2 2-1
4 4 Misty Dancer 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Princess Daddy 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Big Soiree 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Sei Bella 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ventry Strand 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Uecker 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Scatalotadingdong 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Fumano’s Magic 4.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Romantic Ride 2.50 5.5 10-1
4 4 Vicky Lyn 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Magnify 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Berlin Wall 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Ghazaaly 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Mc Vay 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Runaway Charlie 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Spearfish 30.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Bowtie Boys 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Goje 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Christa McAuliffe 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Taking a Joy Ride 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Zadra 6.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Amor Secreto 12.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Redheaded Reba 6.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Kool Mariah 8.00 8.7 17-1
8 8 Backstage Drama 30.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 She Spendsalot 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Smart Code 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Gregory’s Pride 4.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Rhythem On Stage 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Belly Up 4.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Tapalo 3.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Everydayissaturday 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Valiant Son 30.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Naftis 30.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Three Georges 8.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Kimmer 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tate Batz 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Darn Good Dancer 4.50 6 11-1
5 5 Thriving Autism 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 La Silenciosa 3.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Sally Says 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Jacklyn Lucas 3.50 8.2 15-1
2 2 Volcanologist 10.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 How It Is 5.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Snapshot 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Providencia S.) – Providencia S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tiyara 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wild Like the West 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Darya (IRE) 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Abigail 3.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Lilo Lil 10.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Total Val 10.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Victorious Dream (IRE) 5.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Inbox (GB) 4.50 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Otro Mas 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bluegrass Go Go 15.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Dirty Words 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Broadway Unions 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Chasin Munny 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Commander (FR) 30.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Captain Sparrow 3.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Winds of Freedom 20.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Hawker 4.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Gypsy Tears 30.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Four O Six Creed 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Goodfella (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Bad to the Bones 10.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Typhoon Tommy 15.00 2 4-1
7 7 Dynodave 10.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Fire Mountain 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Precision (GB) 4.50 4 7-1
6 6 Six Magpies (IRE) 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Do It for Dave 30.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Millbo Baggins 12.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Tribal 5.00 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.