Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 29, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Redial 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fight Back 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Hondo Crouch 2.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Silver I Am 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 What a Gift 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Desert Kat 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bad Manners 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Medjugorje 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Wolf Hill 0.80 3.8 7-1
3 3 Apples Y Peaches 4.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Daring Pursuit 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rollinwithpolan 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Joker Went Wild 1.80 1.2 2-1
5 5 Essential Nation 5.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Original One 3.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 One Step Beyond 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sagunto 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fair Question 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Mansa Musa 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Need Mo Diamonds 3.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Quality Gold 15.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Whiz Kidd 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Omission 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Midnight Cowgirl 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Goje 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Holdthatrainbow 1.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Kool Mariah 15.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Final Table Lady 30.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Jasmina 30.00 6 11-1
7 7 What’s a Good Name 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ride the Tiger 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Big Reflections 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Dane the Great 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Danzing Wild Cat 3.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Sunset Ride 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Proud Racer 1.20 5.9 11-1
2 2 Papa Santos 20.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Big Notion 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Savage Warden 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sneaking Candy 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 I’m Otter Here 2.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Mysterious Husband 3.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Irish Prophet 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 King of Dragons 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Mici’s Express 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Our Moonlight 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cipriani 1.40 1.9 4-1
1 1 A. Z. Wildcat 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Lubie’s Music 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Confidentiality 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Musical Song 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Melba Montgomery 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Intuitivebynature 4.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Humidity 1.20 4.4 8-1
1 1 Fancy Danzing 30.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Smokem Hot Girl 30.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Genuine Grace 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Latin Air 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Chef Kate 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Spun Sweet 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 G’oro 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mo Cheeky 15.00 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.