Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 4, 2025

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
Step It Out (IRE) 0 0-1
2 2 Star of The Night (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Kahuraru (FR) 2.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Step It Out (IRE) 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Lita Way 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 The Shushala 20.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Jersey Sunset 30.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Girlcanthelpit 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ionian Gem 0 0-1
1 1 Maniae 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Miss Miche Lada 1.80 1.1 2-1
2 2 Co Heart 15.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Rosie Ann Rules 3.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Flash That Smile 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Ionian Gem 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Activated (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Free and Humble 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 September Magic 4.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Diamond Bar Gal 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Ace Ace Baby 2.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Vegas Love 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Cheeky Gal 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Ready Jet Go 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Blushing (FR) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Honeymoon Suite 0 0-1
8 7 Wegonahavagoodtime 2.00 1 2-1
5 4 Honeymoon Suite 4.50 2 4-1
6 5 Chasin Munny 1.00 2.3 4-1
3 2 Always On Cay 20.00 2.3 4-1
7 6 Top Gun Classic 30.00 3.3 6-1
4 3 Perfect D 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Erebus 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 98 Good Vibes Only 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Code Breaker 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Unbreakable Trust 2.50 2 4-1
11 11 Master Jacques 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Mutt Dillin 2.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 El Ondeado 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 General Jackson 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Easy Breezy 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Dontgetfooledagain 30.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Naval Harbor 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 El Chino Vaca 15.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Jaguar Jon 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ima Joker 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ms McWhinney 3.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Annie’s Joy 30.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Adelie (IRE) 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Roselee May 2.00 4 8-1
5 5 Vincero Grande 2.50 6 11-1
3 3 She’s Splendid 12.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Speed Lane 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Thorne House 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Elwood Blues 2.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Book Smart 3.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Took Charge 30.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Get Her Number 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Kingdom Heart 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sharp Ride 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Elegant Sway 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Blevys Tiger 12.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Berry Valley 15.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Nanci Griffith 10.00 2 4-1
2 2 Lovely Idaho 1.80 2.7 5-1
8 8 Blue Wildcat 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Isabel Ludlow 20.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Ryder’s Candy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Father Delay 0 0-1
2 2 Wound Up 1.50 1 2-1
13 13 Supernal 6.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Regal Patriot 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Father Delay 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Geezer 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Man Child 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Melanie’s Tiger 30.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Harcyn 30.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Moose Mitchell 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Trusty Rusty 30.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Last Call London 30.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Halo Uncle 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Windribbon 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Gypsy Tears 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 No Poking Around 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 The Shillelagh 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Check’s On the Way 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Dynodave 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Prince of Del Mar 30.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Three Georges 30.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Got Soul 2.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Valentines Candy 3.50 8.5 16-1
5 5 It’s a Factor 30.00 9 17-1

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.