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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
4 4 Scene by Me 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Steak Fries 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Grey’s Boy 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Bee Eye Gee 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Got’m Cot’m 12.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Do It for Dave 30.00 8 15-1
5 5 Harbor Code 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Morello 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Sunset Storm 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Levon 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Upstart Yankee 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Northern Quest 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Wicklow Hills 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Danzing Flyer 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Redheaded Reba 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tequilaandtherapy 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Stay in Line 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Timekeeper’s Charm 15.00 3.3 6-1
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
6 6 Baby Needs Shoes 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Turkey Bird 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Miss Hellfire 4.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Dancing With Shari 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Vegas Nightclub 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Grape Juice Too 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Anya 30.00 9 17-1
5 5 Princess Breanna 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Susan Yvonne 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Jimmy Blue Jeans 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pioneer Prince 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Caisson 5.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Hacking It Up 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Kawazaki (IRE) 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 One of These Days (IRE) 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Ah Jeez 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Don’t Swear Dave 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Coolwind 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lovely Medaglia 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Tate Batz 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Cloudy Rose 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Union Heiress 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bobs Honey 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Royal Lady 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Love Lock 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Winsome Love 30.00 9 17-1
4 4 Om Time Gal 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hazaka (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Path To Power (GB) 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Tribalism (IRE) 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Post Game 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Gaines 6.00 2 4-1
7 7 Divisible By 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Plagarist 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bogarts Bucchero 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Born to Rock 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
4 4 Simply Joking 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Om N Joy 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Lavender Love 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Lemon Muffin 15.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dream From Within 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pentle Bay 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Soul Sister 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Slice 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Conquistadora 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Silkie Sevei (IRE) 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Akkadevi 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Ethereal Quality 20.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Tipitap 30.00 12 23-1
3 3 Jasmine 30.00 12 23-1
12 12 Hot Day Girl 30.00 12 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.

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