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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
3 3 Going Deep 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Free and Humble 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Cameron Slough 3.50 4.8 9-1
2 2 Mastery Kat 30.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Super Ellie 5.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Dea Matrona (FR) 1.80 6 11-1
1 1 Catalina Cocktail 8.00 SCRATCH

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
6 6 Bear’s Board 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Theresasilverlinin 1.50 4 8-1
4 4 Big Soiree 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Unbridled Scholar 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Princess Daddy 20.00 SCRATCH

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
5 5 Upcharge 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Anywaythewindblows (GB) 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Angel Baby 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Wildfire Princess 3.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lyndee’s Dream 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jacklyn Lucas 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Last Chance Darcy 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Joyful Mischief 5.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Blame the Track 4.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Awesome Olga 30.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Very Smart 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Never in Doubt 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mr. Leasure 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Uncle Happy 12.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Geometry 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Tariff 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Enterdadragon 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Lord Bullingdon 3.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 El Rey Rey 12.00 7 13-1
8 98 Crazy Cavalier 0.00 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Bitter Truth 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Dame It Dani 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Sky At Sunrise 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 By the Moonlight 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Palace Mischief 30.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Waiting for My Cue 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Gogotiz 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Baltic Fire 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 The White Lady (FR) 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Ripassare 8.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Pulp Fiction (ARG) 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Mi Confesion (ARG) 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Sareeha (IRE) 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Surf Song 12.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Rosie Jeeks 10.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Roselee May 12.00 10 19-1
5 5 My Perfect Wave 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ghazaaly 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mr. Disrespectful 10.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Midway Lane 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Magnify 1.80 1.6 3-1
2 2 Balladeer 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 B Grayson 30.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Deer District 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Berlin Wall 4.00 SCRATCH

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 1.7 3-1
4 4 Sugar Reign 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Specialty 10.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Photogenic 6.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Molly E 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Springline 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Heavenly Belle 12.00 9 17-1
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.

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