Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 25, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Septembersixtyfour 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pure Madness 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Yacowlef (IRE) 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Sir Rocket 5.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Shamrock Glitter (FR) 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Mubtadaa 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 The Old Nine (IRE) 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 King Stephen 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ya’ll Come 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Unbridled Vision 4.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Fix It Quick 2.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Three Georges 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Cupid’s Crusader 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Novinophobia 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Manhattan Beauty 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Olivia 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 We Salute You 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Salty Siss 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Darlin’ Duchess 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Song and Dance 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Dragon Kat 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Boracay Miss 10.00 8 15-1
9 9 Miss Chardonnay 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lady In Paris (GB) 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Resolve 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Going Deep 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Atia 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Stop Digging 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Janey Creed 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Hollywood Gold Cup S.) – Hollywood Gold Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Forged Steel 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 British Isles 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Subsanador (ARG) 2.00 4 7-1
2 2 Mc Vay 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Malarchuk 1.60 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Gamely S.) – Gamely S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 May Day Ready 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 A Thousand Miles 30.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Vronti (GB) 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Rashmi 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Thought Process 1.40 3.8 7-1
2 2 Hang the Moon 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Take A Breath (GB) 10.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Public Assembly 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 One Smokin Dude 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Dirty Words 2.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 The Big Cheeseola 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Tiz’s Harbor 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Atomic Drop 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Bluegrass Go Go 5.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Instinct D’ Oro 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Runkerry 30.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Hot Chicks Only 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Shoemaker Mile S.) – Shoemaker Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Formidable Man 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 King of Gosford (GB) 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 Seal Team (GB) 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Call Me Cory 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Mi Hermano Ramon 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Almendares (GB) 5.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Twirling Point 30.00 8 15-1
4 4 Genius Jimmy 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 El Potente 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 See Through It 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Supernal 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Cody Boy 5.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Otro Mas 30.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Refocus 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 The G M 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Geezer 12.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Fuego Del Sol 30.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Disobey 30.00 9 17-1
6 6 Shady Tiger 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Chromeflash 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Scene by Me 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Royal Rumor 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 High King 15.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Going Nowhere 15.00 2.1 4-1
13 13 Bello Rosso 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Town Idol 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Moment of Valor 5.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 No Joke Antares 5.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Still Bulletproof 10.00 5 10-1
14 14 Rowdybarfight 30.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Johnlino 30.00 10.7 20-1
12 12 Owl 30.00 11 21-1
4 4 Big Bill 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Throwin Heat 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Om Grown Tomatoes 30.00 SCRATCH

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.