May 25, 2019 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.
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, 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)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Young Hendrick | 2.50 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Hit the Seam | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Mr. Brownstone | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Give Me the Lute | 3.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tiger On Your Six | 50.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Northrndancrsghost | 50.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Fredrikstad | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Cyber | 4.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Master Ryan | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Storm Seeker | 12.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Big Bad Gary | SCRATCH | |||
| 11 | 11 | L’Engineer | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Kidmon | 1.40 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Senditlikechilly | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Surfside Sunset | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Buck Duane | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Rmanie’s Grey Suit | 30.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Smokin B | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Lead Star | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Parsimony | 3.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Hackberry | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Grand Meister | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Farquhar | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Proud Pedro (FR) | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sly | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Speakerofthehouse | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | American Camp | 15.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Takeo | 30.00 | 9 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Secret Courier | 2.50 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Oil Can Knight | 1.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | High Five | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Babael | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ohtani | 4.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Groucho | 30.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Daytona S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Kanthaka | 4.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Eddie Haskell | 1.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | What’sontheagenda | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Blameitonthelaw | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Brandothebartender | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Horse Greedy | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Buckys Pick | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Cartoonist | 3.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Kochees | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Papa Turf | 10.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Don’t Stalk Me | 2.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Facts Matter | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Boy Howdy | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tiz Love | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Burn Me Twice | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Charles Whittingham S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Marckie’s Water | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Prime Attraction | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Ashleyluvssugar | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Morse Code | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Ya Gotta Wanna | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tizzarunner | 3.50 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | United | 6.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Triple Bend S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | American Anthem | 2.50 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Cistron | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Law Abidin Citizen | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | The Hardest Way | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Nero | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | All Out Blitz | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Majestic Eagle | 15.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Air Strike | 10.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | California Journey | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Show Me Da Lute | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Shaky Alibi | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Cool Bobby | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Beaumarchais | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Meistermind | 4.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Rogallo | 8.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Jamminwithbrandon | 12.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Kenjisstorm | 6.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 9 | 9 | The Hunted | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Oscar Dominguez (IRE) | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Starting Bloc | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | He Will | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Full of Luck (CHI) | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tule Fog | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Unapologetic | 8.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sejo (IRE) | 4.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Maestro Dearte | 10.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
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.