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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 25, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tribal 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sneaking Candy 5.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Moonlit Sonata 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Kokosan 1.20 2.5 5-1
1 1 Sand Bagger 20.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Rostovsky 3.50 6.7 13-1
6 6 Bee Eye Gee 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rollinwithpolan 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Straight Buzzin 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Sendit Mo 0.80 2.5 5-1
5 5 Desert Kat 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Tiggrrr Whitworth 8.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dreaming On 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Pacer 4.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Rags Over Riches 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Woodson 2.00 4 8-1
5 5 Bad Reputation 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Kore Kinetic 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Savage Warden 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gallatin 2.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Fumano’s Magic 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Map Me Sexy 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Prime Artist (FR) 3.50 5.3 10-1
6 6 Wave With Envy 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Beeblebrox 10.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Essential Nation 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Malibu Coast 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Shady Tiger 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Mega Moon 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Red Flag 1.60 2.5 5-1
7 7 Whiskyginandbrandy 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Baladi 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Hey Brother 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Kahuna Magic 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lonesome Stew 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Re Armed Jon 8.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Septembersixtyfour 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 King Stephen 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Sir Rocket 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 On the Whim 4.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Bro Bro 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Proudly Hailed (GB) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lil’s Coffee 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Exington 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 A Fleet Ride 6.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Om Time Gal 20.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Victoria’s Jewel 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 Union Heiress 8.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Can’tdealwithit 8.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Makenarita 6.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 Selsae 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mici’s Express 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Uncle Chilly 3.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Majestic Palisades 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Fix It Quick 15.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 The Gypsy Cowboy 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Royal ‘n Rando 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Crypto Ride 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Speed of Elon 30.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Cowboy Mike 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Stolen Treasure 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Royal Heroine S.) – Royal Heroine S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Grand Slam Smile 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ripassare 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Innovative 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Tirupati 4.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 May Day Ready 4.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Take A Breath (GB) 4.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Rosie Jeeks 15.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Watchtower 6.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 A Thousand Miles 15.00 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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