Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Noble Reflection 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Dancing Rinca 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Baladi 20.00 1 2-1
12 12 Western Avenue 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Habeas 20.00 1 2-1
13 13 Player B 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Into It 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Oscar Joy 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Money Makes Money 10.00 1 2-1
14 14 Commander (FR) 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mas Rapido (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 News At Ten (GB) 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 American Glory (GB) 20.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Elusive Moon 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Madaket Road 0.60 1 2-1
6 6 Jumper Cables 30.00 1 2-1
2 2 Targaryis 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kokosan 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Father Ted 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 San Saba 2.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Isntsheloverly 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lee’s Baby Girl 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Aggro 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Whirlwind 20.00 1 2-1
12 12 Beehavin 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Makenarita 15.00 1 2-1
14 14 Rice Paddy 15.00 1 2-1
13 13 Paarl 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stormy Paradise 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Preem 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lila 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Calmate 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Big Leap 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Slick (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dendera 20.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tizzy Twister 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Maryann 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Berry Valley 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nene Diamond 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Barbera 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Dorie Miller 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stop Digging 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Big Pop 6.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Control Function 20.00 1 2-1
12 12 Real Fire 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shocking Grey 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Idessia 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Free and Humble 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Moment’s Pleasure 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Catalina Cocktail 20.00 1 2-1
8 8 September Magic 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kahuraru (FR) 8.00 1 2-1
13 13 Sareeha (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Word Play (GB) 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tiaraqueen (GB) 15.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Laffit Pincay, Jr. S.) – Laffit Pincay, Jr. S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Express Train 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tarantino 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 American Admiral 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Goldeneye 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Katonah 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ashcroft 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 J B Strikes Back 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lammas (GB) 6.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (San Gabriel S.) – San Gabriel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Nineeleventurbo 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cabo Spirit 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Astronomer 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Johannes 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Escape Artist 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mi Hermano Ramon 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Seal Team (GB) 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Easter (FR) 6.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Malibu S.) – Malibu S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mystik Dan 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Stronghold 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Senior Officer 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Imagination 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bentornato 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Winterfell 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Raging Torrent 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Pilot Commander 6.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Mathis Mile S.) – Mathis Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Call Sign Seven 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Curlin’s Kaos 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Heart Headed 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stay Hot 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Atitlan 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lord Bullingdon 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 King of Gosford (GB) 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Siennois (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cathal (IRE) 12.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (La Brea S. Presented By Don Julio) – La Brea S. Presented By Don Julio

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hope Road 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tamara 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kinza 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kopion 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sandy Bottom 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ultimate Authority 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Accuracy 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Cavalieri 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Splendora 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 One Magic Philly 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sugar Fish 10.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (American Oaks) – American Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Baltic Fire 30.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mizzyaan 20.00 1 2-1
8 8 She Feels Pretty 1.40 1 2-1
10 10 Chatalas 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kathynmarissa 4.00 1 2-1
12 12 Valence 30.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sakura Blossom 30.00 1 2-1
5 5 Watchtower 10.00 1 2-1
13 13 Rashmi 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Medoro 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vibez 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Omaha Girl 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Strutting (GB) 15.00 1 2-1

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.