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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
2 2 Kimmer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vancougar 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Double Jab 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Concord Bridge 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Travelin’ Show 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sunset Grazen 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Incanto (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ima Track Star 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jetway 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tess of Hemet 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Man Joe Roldan 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 My Man Huey 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Texas Wildcat 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cailin Dana 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 French Moonlight 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Resolve 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hey Jessie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ulysses Rose (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Miz Clubcali 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Clubhouse Bride 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Quick Kate 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smile Baby Smile 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Syntax 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tiger of the Sea 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 King’s Ride 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 What a Gift 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maker and Sons 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Original One 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Romantic Ride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tamarando Beach 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stay for the Boom 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Runkerry 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Chasin Munny 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Atomic Drop 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Love Candy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Carol’s Comic 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bluegrass Go Go 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hot Chicks Only 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Clever Clover 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dirty Words 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Icons Only 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Queen Kimbe 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Kyathos 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Caves 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Greys Over Bays 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Amor Secreto 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Glassheart 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tulavia’s World 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hard Hearted 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Babycakes 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sunny Creed 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Boracay Miss 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Split 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Thriving Autism 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Naudesnoodle 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 R Danny Boy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Son of Oneeyedmama 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 He’s a Gangster 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rockabilly Rebal 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mr Akin 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Carl Erskine 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 County Line Kid 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fighting Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 I’malwaysthirsty 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Honoring Autism 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Silicon Native 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Caisson 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pioneer Prince 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Coolwind 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ah Jeez 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mongolian Apple 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lord Bullingdon 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Geometry 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tariff 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kawazaki (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Zalamo (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

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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