Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 24, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mr. Leasure 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Promissio 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Dealers Special 5.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Rhythem On Stage 6.00 2 4-1
7 7 Smooth Salute 12.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Everydayissaturday 15.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Dark Marcus 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 98 Turkey Bird 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Thank You India 1.00 1.3 2-1
7 6 Akkadevi 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Kinzlee’scharisma 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Not Happy 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Miss Chardonnay 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Joyful Mischief 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Somerset West 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Silkie Sevei (IRE) 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Ou La La 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Tiz Alluring 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Prestige Fungson 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Jet Black Jewel (IRE) 8.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Subatomic Law 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pocket Venus 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Danzing Flyer 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Bessie Coleman 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Elsa Dutton 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Final Table Lady 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Libel Proof 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Tupelo 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Busy Making Munny 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Run With Liberty 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Cecilia Street 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Eighties 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Vicky Lyn 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Good Golly Dolly 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Wild West Coast 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Clubhouse Bride 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Miz Clubcali 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Aloha Dreamin 4.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Toulouse Detrac 5.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Legal Fiction 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Back On Track 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cela Hall 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Eltonsingsanother 15.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Saint Mihiel 20.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Rock N Roll Song 30.00 11 21-1
5 5 Harney Lane 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Eternal Reign (IRE) 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Channel Place 5.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Bear’s Board 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Rehearsal (IRE) 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Green Zone 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Lanilla 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Lady Maryann 10.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Angelica Bay (IRE) 10.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Interplay 12.00 8 15-1
9 9 Anywaythewindblows (GB) 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mr. Machupicchu 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Jaguar Jon 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Tiger in My Tank 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 The G M 5.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Letmein 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 One Smokin Dude 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Geezer 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bee Eye Gee 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Fuego Del Sol 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Danzing Wild Cat 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Booked Clubhouse 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Nineteenth Hole 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Benny’s Puzzle 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 High King 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Doing Time 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Going Nowhere 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Star of Delhi 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Big Vengeance 30.00 9 17-1

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.