Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 3, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sunset Grazen 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vancougar 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Concord Bridge 15.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Incanto (IRE) 1.20 2.5 5-1
5 5 Travelin’ Show 5.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Double Jab 2.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Kimmer 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ima Track Star 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jetway 1.60 1.5 3-1
5 5 My Man Huey 12.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Texas Wildcat 2.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 My Man Joe Roldan 5.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Tess of Hemet 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Santa Barbara S.) – Santa Barbara S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Resolve 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 French Moonlight 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Ulysses Rose (IRE) 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Cailin Dana 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Hey Jessie 1.80 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Quick Kate 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tiger of the Sea 1.80 1.2 2-1
3 3 Smile Baby Smile 20.00 2 4-1
1 1 Clubhouse Bride 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Syntax 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Miz Clubcali 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stay for the Boom 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Romantic Ride 2.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 King’s Ride 1.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Tamarando Beach 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Original One 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Maker and Sons 30.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 What a Gift 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 7 Dirty Words 1.40 1 2-1
3 2 Clever Clover 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Hot Chicks Only 30.00 2.3 4-1
7 6 Chasin Munny 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 3 Bluegrass Go Go 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 4 Carol’s Comic 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 5 Runkerry 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 8 Love Candy 30.00 5.6 11-1
2 98 Atomic Drop 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tulavia’s World 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Greys Over Bays 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Icons Only 4.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Hard Hearted 50.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Caves 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Split 30.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Queen Kimbe 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 My Babycakes 10.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Boracay Miss 30.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Sunny Creed 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Glassheart 6.00 11.3 21-1
14 14 Kyathos 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Amor Secreto 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Thriving Autism 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fighting Thunder 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 I’malwaysthirsty 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 R Danny Boy 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Rockabilly Rebal 10.00 6.6 13-1
11 11 Mr Akin 12.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Naudesnoodle 30.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Carl Erskine 4.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Son of Oneeyedmama 6.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 County Line Kid 12.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 He’s a Gangster 5.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Honoring Autism 30.00 11.1 21-1
5 5 Silicon Native 12.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tariff 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Pioneer Prince 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Ah Jeez 10.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Geometry 12.00 3 6-1
6 6 Kawazaki (IRE) 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Lord Bullingdon 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Zalamo (FR) 5.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Caisson 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Mongolian Apple 30.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Coolwind 30.00 10 19-1

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.