Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 26, 2024

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
2 2 Del Mar Jerry 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jamming Eddy 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Hot Box 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Upward Mobility 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Hapi Hapi 20.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Marks Hip 2.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Time to Party 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Thirsty Destiny 0 0-1
2 2 Thirsty Mama 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Dyin a Thirst 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Tropical Rain Day 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 In the Air Tonight 5.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Thirsty Destiny 15.00 5 10-1
6 6 Lula Bella 2.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Sweet Ella Rae 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Half Nelson 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Run for My Honey 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Miss Kaline 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Midnight Silence 2.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Crown of Hope 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lahaina Flavor 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Single Track Mind (IRE) 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Mega Moon 2.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Goldeneye 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Seventeen Black 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Gold Foot 8.00 7 13-1
1 1 Explain This Audit 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lil’ Bit Bossy 0 0-1
6 6 Gracie’s Big Day 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pavel’s Etoile 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Unbridled Bride 15.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Chatty Leroybrown 15.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Gobernadora Ely 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Thirsty in Vegas 3.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Swift Harmony 4.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Lil’ Bit Bossy 2.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mubtadaa 0 0-1
6 6 Mubtadaa 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Standing O 5.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Reiquist 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Legislator 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Flashiest 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Living Life 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Infamous Angel 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Willisau 12.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Panuco 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Rumble King 2.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Go Go Prancer 3.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Whiskeyinateacup 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 I’m a Bad Boy 3.00 3 6-1
7 7 Charmz Away 12.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Nap 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mr. Machupicchu 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 R Heisman 1.20 SCRATCH
12 12 El Ondeado 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Loterie (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Delta Dawn 3.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 She’z the Law 5.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Ashley 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Sweet Gem 30.00 4 8-1
2 2 Runyon Canyon 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Blue Fashion 50.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Willa T 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Poppy’s Joy 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Den of Iniquity (GB) 20.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Baltic Fire 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Highly Desirable (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Ziti (FR) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Santa Margarita S.) – Santa Margarita S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Adare Manor 0.60 1 2-1
2 2 Super Shine (ARG) 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Coffee in Bed 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Hennys Crazy Train 20.00 3 6-1
4 4 Blue Dream Machine 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Daytona S.) – Daytona S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 First Peace 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Almendares (GB) 4.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Astronomer 8.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Lane Way 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Mucho Del Oro 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Daniel’s Magic 20.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Whatmakessammyrun 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Nineeleventurbo 15.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Johnny Podres 5.00 6 11-1
3 3 Air Force Red 5.00 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.