Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 25, 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
6 5 Unwritten Code 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rose Dawson 2.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Recinto Rompere 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Over Attracted 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 4 Power Surge 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 6 Tam’s Little Angel 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 98 Itzel 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Anoakia S.) – Anoakia S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Proud Starlet 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Casalu 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Practical Dream 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Silent Law 1.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Mawu 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shanaplan 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Charmz Away 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Mr. Machupicchu 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Giant Luther 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Miles Finch 2.50 7.6 14-1
5 5 Marc the Money Man 5.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Day At the Track 15.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 One Smokin Dude 10.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 The Shillelagh 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 A Toast to Lanie 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Uffda 3.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Shop Till You Drop 4.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Side by Side 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Chase’n Kota 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Miracle Ball 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Stellar Cap 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Its a Cinch 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Three Georges 20.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Bazooka Charlie 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Senor Reece 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Lord Dunmore 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Check’s On the Way 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 No Poking Around 3.50 5.8 11-1
5 5 P Town Prancer 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Om by Dark 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cardinal Spirit 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Problem Solver 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Just Deal 1.20 5.3 10-1
3 3 Bob’s Kid 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Sir Nano 20.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Lookin for Curly 8.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Glorious Oscar 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ima Joker 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cameron Slough 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Kelly’s Out (IRE) 2.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Den of Iniquity (GB) 15.00 3 6-1
6 6 Chasingserendipity 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Bottle Rocket (FR) 5.00 6 11-1
5 5 Control Function 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Highlands 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Safa 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Mirinda 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Barbera 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Epione 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Rosie Forecast 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Lady Maryann 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Just Is 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Naida 3.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Neezer Dalton 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 9 Certitude (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
9 8 Jai Ho 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 4 Auditory 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 6 Morgan’s Bluff 30.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Dangerous Affair 3.50 4.5 8-1
8 7 Flight to Quality (FR) 5.00 5 10-1
2 2 Rich of Joy 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Candyinthemorning 10.00 6 11-1
6 5 Pondicherry 3.50 7.8 15-1
4 98 Miss Mandalay (GB) 0.00 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.