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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 26, 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
2 2 Maggles McGee 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Taking a Joy Ride 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Tate Batz 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Humidity 5.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Kool Mariah 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Little Gator 30.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Big Miss 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ya’ll Come 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Shady Appeal 10.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Three Georges 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Bid On the Prize 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 No More Ding Dongs 1.40 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Burning Rubber 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Empire’s Classic 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Mysterious Husband 4.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Poor Connection 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 I’m Otter Here 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Santa Barbarian 8.00 7 13-1
7 7 American Glory (GB) 8.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Prince Dolce 8.00 7.7 14-1
9 9 Living Life 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Knowhere 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fight Back 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Saturday 4.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Desert Hawk 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 I’malwaysthirsty 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Imagineer 2.50 6.5 12-1
1 1 Silver Ice 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jimmy Winkfield 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sagunto 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Debbies Gettinghot 15.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Van Gogh Style 8.00 4 7-1
8 8 Johnlino 30.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Sunset Ride 12.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Throwin Heat 30.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Bello Rosso 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Royal Rumor 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Francesconi 30.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Little Raymond 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bear’s Board 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 My Kat 1.50 2 4-1
4 4 Flamingo Star 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bobs Honey 30.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Donde Esta Jefe 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Little Tinker Elle 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Love Lock 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Stardialed 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Kikuride 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Idessia 4.50 1.1 2-1
10 10 Gold Currency 10.00 1.2 2-1
11 11 Christel Clean 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Goodnight Nellie 5.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Troisieme Etoile 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Clubhouse Cutie 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Petite Treat 30.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Pavel Is Appealing 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Sexy Blue 30.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Ridegold 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tiger of the Sea 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kitty Marren 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Pantages 8.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Miss Hot and Cold 3.50 5 9-1
1 1 Alix 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Can You Dream 30.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Dad’s Bad Bunny 6.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Conquest Sue 8.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Annie Oak Lee 30.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Manhattan Beauty 5.00 7.7 14-1
2 2 Omfortheholidays 12.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Anya 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Maguite 30.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Kyathos 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 I’m No Swifty 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Take Another Card 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lavender Love 10.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Miss Meagher (IRE) 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Ketonia (FR) 15.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Lubie’s Music 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Our Moonlight 8.00 6 11-1
9 9 Mi Confesion (ARG) 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Cailin Dana 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Resolve 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Chilly Philly 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 10.00 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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