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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 24, 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
2 2 A Great Shaking 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Famous Forza 1.60 1.1 2-1
6 6 Tiny Prancer 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Celestial Skies 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Pantages 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Jager Angel 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bessie Coleman 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Elsa Dutton 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Busy Making Munny 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Cloudy Women 5.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Donde Esta Jefe 6.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Violences Ohr 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Harney Lane 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Rousing Jewel 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Legal Fiction 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Falabella 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Rythem Girl 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Rock N Roll Song 15.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Northern Rose 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Early Encore 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 King Kameha 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Keepsmesane 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Poppi’s Charlie 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Scam Alert 12.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Baby T 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Smokem Wicked 30.00 8 15-1
2 2 Olympian Thirst 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kokosan 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Moonlit Sonata 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Rostovsky 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Biggiebiggiebiggie 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Amplitude 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Fomo Joe 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stanford Warrior 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Is That You Wing 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Lease Instead 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Prime Listing 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Diamond Tornado 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Extraordinaire 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Red Doggit 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Prime Splash 30.00 9 17-1
4 4 Gillmore Happy 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Matt At Five 0.60 1 2-1
1 1 Tommy Norris 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Chase N Ryan 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Uecker 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Straight Buzzin 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Stay for the Boom 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lorenzo Bernini 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Whynotanotherone 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Tab Walker 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Rich Night 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 King of Success 8.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Curly’s Agenda 10.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Joey Ten 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Deep Blue 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Catalina Cocktail 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 She’s Splendid 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Syntax 5.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Lil’s Coffee 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Moonlit Courage 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Unbridled Scholar 15.00 7 13-1

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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