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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
5 5 Mubtadaa 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sir Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pure Madness 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 King Stephen 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Septembersixtyfour 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Yacowlef (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 The Old Nine (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Shamrock Glitter (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cupid’s Crusader 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Novinophobia 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Unbridled Vision 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Three Georges 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ya’ll Come 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fix It Quick 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Song and Dance 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Manhattan Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Olivia 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Miss Chardonnay 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dragon Kat 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Darlin’ Duchess 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Salty Siss 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Boracay Miss 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 We Salute You 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stop Digging 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Janey Creed 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Going Deep 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Resolve 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Atia 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady In Paris (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Malarchuk 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mc Vay 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 British Isles 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Forged Steel 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Subsanador (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Gamely S.) – Gamely S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hang the Moon 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Public Assembly 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rashmi 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Thought Process 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 May Day Ready 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 A Thousand Miles 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Take A Breath (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Vronti (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Runkerry 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Atomic Drop 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bluegrass Go Go 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hot Chicks Only 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Big Cheeseola 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Instinct D’ Oro 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 One Smokin Dude 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tiz’s Harbor 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dirty Words 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 El Potente 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mi Hermano Ramon 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Genius Jimmy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Formidable Man 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Twirling Point 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Call Me Cory 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Seal Team (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Almendares (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 King of Gosford (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 See Through It 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Disobey 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Otro Mas 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Geezer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Refocus 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shady Tiger 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Supernal 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 The G M 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cody Boy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chromeflash 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Scene by Me 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Fuego Del Sol 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Going Nowhere 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 High King 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Owl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Big Bill 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Royal Rumor 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Throwin Heat 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 No Joke Antares 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Town Idol 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Johnlino 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Still Bulletproof 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Om Grown Tomatoes 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Rowdybarfight 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Bello Rosso 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Moment of Valor 0.00 1 2-1

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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