Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 30, 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 Decapo 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bee Eye Gee 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Steak Fries 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Got’m Cot’m 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Scene by Me 2.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Harbor Code 30.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Do It for Dave 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Grey’s Boy 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Northern Quest 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sunset Storm 2.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Levon 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Upstart Yankee 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Wicklow Hills 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Morello 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tequilaandtherapy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Redheaded Reba 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Stay in Line 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Danzing Flyer 1.80 2.7 5-1
1 1 Timekeeper’s Charm 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Smile Baby Smile 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Turkey Bird 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Baby Needs Shoes 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Miss Hellfire 4.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Dancing With Shari 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Grape Juice Too 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Susan Yvonne 30.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Anya 30.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Princess Breanna 30.00 8 15-1
1 1 Vegas Nightclub 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ah Jeez 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kawazaki (IRE) 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Hacking It Up 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Caisson 5.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 One of These Days (IRE) 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Don’t Swear Dave 15.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Jimmy Blue Jeans 3.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Coolwind 30.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Pioneer Prince 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bobs Honey 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lovely Medaglia 1.80 1.2 2-1
8 8 Union Heiress 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Tate Batz 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Cloudy Rose 4.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Love Lock 20.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Om Time Gal 30.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Royal Lady 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Winsome Love 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tribalism (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hazaka (FR) 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Divisible By 8.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Path To Power (GB) 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Plagarist 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Post Game 4.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Gaines 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Born to Rock 30.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Bogarts Bucchero 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Santa Margarita S.) – Santa Margarita S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Seismic Beauty 0.40 1 2-1
5 5 Lavender Love 10.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Simply Joking 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Om N Joy 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Lemon Muffin 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Pentle Bay 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Soul Sister 4.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Dream From Within 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Slice 6.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Silkie Sevei (IRE) 8.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Ethereal Quality 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Conquistadora 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Akkadevi 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Jasmine 30.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Tipitap 30.00 11.9 22-1
12 12 Hot Day Girl 30.00 11.9 23-1
11 11 Dats Ms. Blame 30.00 12 23-1

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.