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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 1.8 3-1
2 2 Dealers Special 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Rhythem On Stage 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Smooth Salute 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Dark Marcus 30.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Everydayissaturday 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Akkadevi 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Thank You India 1.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Joyful Mischief 20.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Miss Chardonnay 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Not Happy 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 98 Turkey Bird 0.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Kinzlee’scharisma 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jet Black Jewel (IRE) 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Somerset West 1.40 1.5 3-1
5 5 Prestige Fungson 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Silkie Sevei (IRE) 3.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Tiz Alluring 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Ou La La 5.00 5 9-1
1 1 Subatomic Law 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Elsa Dutton 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Danzing Flyer 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Bessie Coleman 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Final Table Lady 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Libel Proof 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Tupelo 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Busy Making Munny 30.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Pocket Venus 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cecilia Street 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Eighties 3.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Vicky Lyn 4.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Run With Liberty 1.80 4.5 8-1
6 6 Good Golly Dolly 8.00 5.1 10-1
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
3 3 Legal Fiction 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Aloha Dreamin 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Cela Hall 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Rock N Roll Song 30.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Miz Clubcali 4.50 6.4 12-1
8 8 Eltonsingsanother 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Clubhouse Bride 4.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Harney Lane 30.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Toulouse Detrac 5.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Saint Mihiel 20.00 10.1 19-1
9 9 Back On Track 8.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rehearsal (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Eternal Reign (IRE) 1.40 1.6 3-1
2 2 Green Zone 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Angelica Bay (IRE) 10.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Interplay 12.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Lanilla 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Lady Maryann 10.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Anywaythewindblows (GB) 15.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Channel Place 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Bear’s Board 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 The G M 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tiger in My Tank 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Jaguar Jon 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Geezer 12.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Letmein 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 One Smokin Dude 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Fuego Del Sol 30.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Bee Eye Gee 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Mr. Machupicchu 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Booked Clubhouse 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Danzing Wild Cat 2.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Nineteenth Hole 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Doing Time 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 High King 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Benny’s Puzzle 6.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Star of Delhi 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Going Nowhere 12.00 8 15-1
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.

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