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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 10, 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
5 5 Victorious Dream (IRE) 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Fire Ban 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Wolf Hill 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Holly Goquickly (FR) 10.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Kinzlee’scharisma 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Isntsheloverly 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pocket Venus 0.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Gambita 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Angel Baby 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Honey Bucket 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Sexy Blue 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 King of Dragons 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Goodfella (IRE) 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Zagreus 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Just a Graze 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Sand Bagger 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Bad to the Bones 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dorie Miller 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Spotted Haze 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Clubhouse Cutie 3.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Timekeeper’s Charm 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Ryan’s Girl 6.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Matt At Five 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 De Facto 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Dazzle Comm 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Confidence Man 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Heroic Dose 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Debbies Gettinghot 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Hit the Track Jack 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 The Big Cheeseola 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Alpine Thunder 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Morello 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Windribbon 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Melanie’s Tiger 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Naval Harbor 12.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Wicklow Hills 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Proud Racer 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Positive Times 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Maddie Tee 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Big Notion 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Gilchrist 10.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 He’s Got Fire 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Smiling Don 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Take Another Swing 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Private Gem 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Mo Koko 2.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Comedy Town 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Curlin’s Kaos 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 The Last Straw 8.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Tapalo 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Zeus’ War 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Siren Lure S.) – Siren Lure S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Boss Sully 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Zio Jo 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Virat 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Artislas 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Friendly Confines 12.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Bartholdy 20.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Vlahos 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Simple Song 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Charge for Gold 30.00 11 21-1

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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