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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 22, 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 Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rehearsal (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wildfire Princess 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Orange Thunder 4.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Channel Place 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lanilla 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Green Zone 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Interplay 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Otto’s Magic 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Here On Business 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Mickey 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Delaneys Dreamer 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Van Gogh Style 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Cornealeusthegreat 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Eva Lea 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cosmo Friday 1.60 1.2 2-1
4 4 Alix 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Stars Hollow 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Sugaree 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Decisive Win 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sabino Canyon 4.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Ghostwritten 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Essos 5.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Broheim 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 One More Time 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Burning Rubber 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Money Makes Money 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Liam Smith 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 News At Ten (GB) 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Double Jab 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Travelin’ Show 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Concord Bridge 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Kimmer 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Soi Ngern 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sensational Z Z 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Outrageous 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Ro Town 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Wishes to Riches 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Miz Clubcali 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Eltonsingsanother 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Buds N Suds 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Little Tinker Elle 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mythical Reel (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Catch the Breeze 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Crazy Cavalier 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Living Life 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 None Above the Law 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Poor Connection 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Oubabe 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 98 Union Heiress 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bear’s Board 2.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Makenarita 2.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 A Fleet Ride 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Definitely Prbable 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Subtle Knowledge 15.00 6 11-1
2 2 Molly Jensen 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Savannahs Big Girl 20.00 7.7 14-1
10 10 Selsae 30.00 11 21-1
1 1 Crypto Crush 30.00 11 21-1
3 3 Victoria’s Jewel 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She’s No Quant 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Marla Hooch 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Zip Me Up 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Sacred Sound 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Taking a Joy Ride 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Helping Hand 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Lyndee’s Dream 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Miss Hellfire 20.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Clubhouse Deb 20.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Florence Joyner 30.00 11 21-1
9 9 Omfortheholidays 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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