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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
6 6 Sacred Sound 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Zuzu’s Classic Gal 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Zadra 10.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Tippy 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Up for the Hunt 30.00 9 17-1
5 5 Amor Secreto 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Omemgee 30.00 9 17-1
1 1 Embracing Autism 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Can’t Say That 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Ruth 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Stormy Gal 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Despite 12.00 4.2 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
1 1 Tiger of the Sea 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Bessie Coleman 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Tam’s Little Angel 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Tis Sunrise 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Tequilaandtherapy 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Shamrockin 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Clarina 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Legal Fiction 30.00 10 19-1
4 4 Cooling Off 30.00 10 19-1

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
2 2 Clear and Present 2.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Billy Goat 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Schooner 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Kennyten 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Boss Man Bolt 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Booked Clubhouse 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 High King 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Owl 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Feeling Lucky 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Debbies Gettinghot 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Doing Time 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 De Facto 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Royal Rumor 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Seaver Way 30.00 11 21-1
11 11 Hit the Track Jack 30.00 11 21-1
5 5 Omission 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Attack Now 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Treximo 3.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Tess of Hemet 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Texas Wildcat 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Hankering 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Baal 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Johnlino 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Nash for Cash 30.00 9 17-1
1 1 Mansa Musa 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hey Jessie 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Resolve 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Ulysses Rose (IRE) 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Innovative 5.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Watchtower 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Dreaming of Abba 15.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Cailin Dana 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gettinby 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Pokerknightatvees 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Mega Moon 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Clouseau 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Hey Brother 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Tapalo 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Sendit Mo 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Tom Seaver 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shangrilama (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Lady Rider 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Miss Meagher (IRE) 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Candy Bar 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Andiamo Ragazza 6.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Delitefull Hart 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Long Mayshe Reign 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Corporal Violette (IRE) 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Ketonia (FR) 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 Special Flower 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Crossanna 20.00 8 15-1
12 12 Neezer Dalton 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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