Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 12, 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 Zip Me Up 1.20 1 2-1
9 9 Zadra 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Sacred Sound 2.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Zuzu’s Classic Gal 4.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Up for the Hunt 30.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Amor Secreto 30.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Embracing Autism 30.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Omemgee 30.00 8 15-1
3 3 Tippy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stormy Gal 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Can’t Say That 0.60 1.8 3-1
5 5 Lady Ruth 2.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Despite 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Hard Hearted 15.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 She’s No Quant 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Tam’s Little Angel 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Tis Sunrise 8.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Shamrockin 10.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Tequilaandtherapy 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Tiger of the Sea 4.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Clarina 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Legal Fiction 30.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Cooling Off 30.00 9 17-1
5 5 Bessie Coleman 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nayar 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Schooner 6.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Billy Goat 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Boss Man Bolt 20.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Kennyten 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Clear and Present 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Owl 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 High King 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Seaver Way 30.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Debbies Gettinghot 8.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Hit the Track Jack 30.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Omission 30.00 4 7-1
7 7 Doing Time 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Feeling Lucky 8.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 De Facto 10.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Royal Rumor 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Booked Clubhouse 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Treximo 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Attack Now 1.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Baal 15.00 4 7-1
9 9 Tess of Hemet 5.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Johnlino 30.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Texas Wildcat 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Hankering 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Mansa Musa 30.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Nash for Cash 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Possibly Perfect S.) – Possibly Perfect S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Innovative 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Ulysses Rose (IRE) 4.50 4 8-1
4 4 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Hey Jessie 3.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Resolve 4.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Cailin Dana 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Dreaming of Abba 15.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Watchtower 6.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mega Moon 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sendit Mo 20.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Gettinby 1.60 1.7 3-1
7 7 Hey Brother 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Clouseau 5.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Tapalo 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Tom Seaver 30.00 7 13-1
1 1 Pokerknightatvees 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Special Flower 20.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lady Rider 5.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Andiamo Ragazza 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Shangrilama (IRE) 2.50 4.4 8-1
11 11 Delitefull Hart 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Corporal Violette (IRE) 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Ketonia (FR) 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Miss Meagher (IRE) 5.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Candy Bar 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Long Mayshe Reign 15.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Crossanna 20.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Neezer Dalton 30.00 SCRATCH

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.