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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 31, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Repo 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tuddy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Simple Majority 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Moe Show 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nylie 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Shadow Nation (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fincairn 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Next Trick 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Meeking 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 He’s a Gangster 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Just Deal 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Macho Man 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sparkle Sweetly 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Motet 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady of Power 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Newport Dreamz 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Angelica Bay (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Icecream Ontheside 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 She’s My Star 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jolene Fury 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lipstick Lies 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lying Zero 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Estrella Esmeral 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ride Like the Wolf 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stay My Girl 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Apple Pie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quantum Innergy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 French Moonlight 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jennys Wine Girl 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fibonaccis Ride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hello Kid O Kid O 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vicky Lyn 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saucier 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Harmonique 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Moona Lisa 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Maddog 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sugar Lovin 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dainey 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pavel’s Etoile 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Suntory Time 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mperfection 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Miso Phansy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 We the Hobby 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Petite Treat 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wild West Coast 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Triple Bend S.) – Triple Bend S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stronghold 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bartholdy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Simple Song 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 The Last Straw 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 The Goat (CHI) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Running Spartan 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Maximon 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gandalf 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Missile Cruiser 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 My Box of Light 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 H Q Wilson 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 War Artist 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hoosick Falls 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sigma Boy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mr American Pie 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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