Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 5, 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 Dea Matrona (FR) 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Going Deep 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Cameron Slough 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Super Ellie 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Free and Humble 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Catalina Cocktail 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Mastery Kat 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ryan’s Girl 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Theresasilverlinin 1.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Bear’s Board 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Unbridled Scholar 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Big Soiree 12.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Princess Daddy 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Eternal Reign (IRE) 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Wildfire Princess 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Anywaythewindblows (GB) 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Upcharge 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Angel Baby 15.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jacklyn Lucas 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Very Smart 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Blame the Track 4.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Joyful Mischief 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Last Chance Darcy 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Never in Doubt 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Lyndee’s Dream 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Awesome Olga 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 98 Crazy Cavalier 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr. Leasure 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Lord Bullingdon 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Geometry 6.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Enterdadragon 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Tariff 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Uncle Happy 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 El Rey Rey 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kitty Mac 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gogotiz 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Bitter Truth 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Waiting for My Cue 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Dame It Dani 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 By the Moonlight 12.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Sky At Sunrise 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Palace Mischief 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The White Lady (FR) 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mi Confesion (ARG) 4.50 2.3 4-1
11 11 Pulp Fiction (ARG) 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Sareeha (IRE) 5.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Baltic Fire 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Ripassare 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Rosie Jeeks 10.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Roselee May 12.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Surf Song 12.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 My Perfect Wave 15.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Magnify 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Berlin Wall 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Ghazaaly 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Deer District 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Midway Lane 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Balladeer 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Mr. Disrespectful 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 B Grayson 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Justivar 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Icons Only 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Photogenic 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Molly E 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Sugar Reign 8.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Specialty 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Heavenly Belle 12.00 4 8-1
8 8 Springline 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Maguite 30.00 9 17-1

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.