Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
We the Hobby 0 0-1
4 4 Pavel’s Etoile 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Abbey Theatre 15.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 You Decide 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Rosa Parks 2.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 We the Hobby 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Freya 15.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Guiltyofhavingfun 6.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Expect Love 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Disko Tribute 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Clampett 1.80 2.4 4-1
5 5 Devil Be Me 1.60 2.4 5-1
2 2 Ready to Pounce 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Rivoli 8.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Orange Thunder 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Less Is More 4.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Cloudy Rose 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Om N Joy 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 Going With Her 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Hula Prancer 6.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Petite Treat 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Majestic Palisades 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Uncle Chilly 1.40 1.2 2-1
3 3 Caught in the Dark 15.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Proud Racer 4.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Black Beards Ghost 6.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Middleburg 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Rostovsky 2.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Dairago (FR) 3.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Spearfish 10.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Travail 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Mysterious Husband 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Imagineer 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ultra Power 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Imagination 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Arrowthegreat 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 For All Mankind 3.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 American Admiral 6.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Tarantino 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Twilight Derby) – Twilight Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cathal (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stay Hot 3.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Curlin’s Kaos 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Atitlan 3.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Rothschild 4.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Twirling Point 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Wynstock 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jarama 1.60 SCRATCH
4 4 The Big Cheeseola 10.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Ricks Red Storm 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Sippin Whiskey 15.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Ocasek 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Damazio 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Curry 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Devilnthebluegras 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Chasing Rain 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Ang N Ash 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lovin’ On the Run 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Irresistible Force 20.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Annie’s Joy 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 6 Special Flower 3.00 2.4 5-1
5 4 Shamrockin 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 5 Shin Jidai (GB) 8.00 3 6-1
4 98 Kanthara 0.00 SCRATCH
8 7 Blue Oasis 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Keen to Go 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sbagliato 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Donner Lake 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Kimmer 20.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Lone Scout 10.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Flint Stroll 15.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 National Generaux (IRE) 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 John Dunbar 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Legitify (IRE) 8.00 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.