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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 15, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dr. Filkins 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Wasting Aces 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Non Domicile 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Knowhere 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Halninethousand 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Desert Hawk 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Royal ‘n Rando 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Big Juanito 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Habeas 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Mother’s Prayer 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Chief Wild Eagle 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Devil Moon 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Delitefull Hart 0.60 1 2-1
1 1 Aleramo (IRE) 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Maximun Gold 4.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 How About Pavel 10.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Keep the Pavels 30.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lavender Love 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Normandy Queen 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Shared Future 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Nanci Griffith 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Donttellourwives 10.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tap the Gin 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jordi Bear (IRE) 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Proletariat 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Killourney Reigns (IRE) 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Work 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 He Is No Lie 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jonny’s Cap 2.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Winsor George 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Fumano’s Fire 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Instinctively 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Simple Majority 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Cupid Cowboy 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Struck By Her (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Peanutbutterbombe 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Red Cherry 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Hypergamy 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Waiting For You (GB) 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Cee Drew 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Essential Lady 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pacer 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kiki Ride 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Subic Boy 4.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Texas Wildcat 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Tess of Hemet 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Readytoboard 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Heavenly Match 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pura Vida Princesa 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Magnificat 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Marian Cross (GB) 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Tahini 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Young Love 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Visually 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Imaboutago (IRE) 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Lee’s Baby Girl 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Schilflied 20.00 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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