Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 19, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 U Better B the Won 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Countess Vronsky 15.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Betty Pack 1.20 3.3 6-1
5 5 Our Lovin Feelin 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Charmed Dream 4.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 A Ryder’s Trick 30.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Broke the Code 5.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Cheering for Layla 8.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Cestrand 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zombo Bombo 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Osage Creek 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Bruckner 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Resemblance 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Broadway Unions 2.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Bolt Supremacy 1.80 SCRATCH
7 7 Maximus 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nevada Beach 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Fausto 15.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Nation 2.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Rank 2.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Cornhuskerchris 5.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Zabo 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Magaton Man 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Jo’s Curlin 1.20 1.2 2-1
3 3 Maxville 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Sir Tom 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Titanic Thompson 2.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Big Notion 5.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Roxiiesbadboy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shop Till You Drop 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Isabel Ludlow 1.80 1.6 3-1
2 2 Cheeky Gal 2.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Toulouse Detrac 10.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Stellar Cap 15.00 3 6-1
6 6 Putt for Dough 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Ryder’s Candy 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Crazy Cavalier 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Going Viral 5.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 The Old Nine (IRE) 1.40 1.5 3-1
8 8 Makutu 15.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Honor the Cat 30.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Burning Rubber 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Bigredsandribeyes 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 El Chino Vaca 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Santa Maria S.) – Santa Maria S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Splendora 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Richi (CHI) 1.20 1.6 3-1
6 6 Lisa’s Nonno 12.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Ultimate Authority 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Fayette Fox 10.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Sun Of Hill (BRZ) 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tom Seaver 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Scatify 10.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Simplexity (IRE) 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Tigerhon (FR) 3.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Tessuto 15.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Kangaroo Court 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Miracle Mark 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mystification 30.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Targaryis 30.00 4 7-1
7 7 Touchdown Brown 4.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Navy Jack (GB) 30.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 King Apollo 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mr. Disrespectful 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mining District 12.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Keep Movin’ On 6.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Speed Grazy 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Lil Richards Bello 2.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Spiritual Advisor 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Kerry Gold 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Be Punctual 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Current Affair 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Favor to You 4.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Comeback Girl 20.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Moonlit Courage 10.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Robin With a Why 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Prestige Fungson 3.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Vinalia (GB) 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Storm Lady (GB) 15.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Cause I’m Perfect 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sweet Gem 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sensational Dream 20.00 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.