Pick Pony Tip Sheet – Expert picks for Santa Anita Park, October 26, 2025.

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Note: Sometimes, a pick may appear twice; in such cases, we expect the horse to finish in one of the two predicted positions.

Race 1:

1. 4 Rehearsal – 85% confidence
2. 6 Justivar – 70% confidence
3. 5 Wildfire Princess – 65% confidence
4. 3 Musical Song – 45% confidence

Race 2:

1. 5 Speed Grazy – 60% confidence
2. 7 Brunchandcrunch – 55% confidence
3. 6 Contrary Chieftain – 50% confidence
4. 2 The Gypsy Cowboy – 40% confidence

Race 3:

1. 5 Midland Money – 90% confidence
2. 2 Elwood Blues – 70% confidence
3. 4 Mbagnick – 55% confidence
4. 7 Bartholdy – 45% confidence

Race 4:

1. 2 Tiz Grace – 80% confidence
2. 5 Island Home – 75% confidence
3. 3 Rabid Response – 50% confidence
4. 7 Wild Like The West – 45% confidence

Race 5:

1. 4 Howbeit – 75% confidence
2. 9 Morello – 70% confidence
3. 6 Blue Cheese Olive – 55% confidence
4. 2 Carol’s Comic – 35% confidence

Race 6:

1. 9 Cal’s Goal – 70% confidence
2. 8 Flash of Lightning – 55% confidence
3. 14 Another Bulleit – 50% confidence
4. 4 Lucky Tiger – 45% confidence

Race 7:

1. 10 She’s a One of One – 65% confidence
2. 1 Smoove Over – 60% confidence
3. 4 Smiling Rapper – 45% confidence
4. 5 Going Great Guns – 40% confidence

Race 8:

1. 2 Slick – 70% confidence
2. 6 Take A Breath – 65% confidence
3. 4 Innovative – 60% confidence
4. 5 Warming – 45% confidence

Race 9:

1. 10 Jerry’s Spirit – 70% confidence
2. 1 Wound Up – 60% confidence
3. 8 Patron d’Oro – 50% confidence
4. 6 Doncic – 45% confidence

Race 10:

1. 3 Yellow Sun Dress – 90% confidence
2. 6 Royal Charter – 60% confidence
3. 9 The Wild Grazer – 55% confidence
4. 2 Tequilaandtherapy – 45% confidence

Exotic Bets and Value Plays

Pick 6 Recommendation: The mandatory payout creates excellent value opportunities starting with Race 5.​

Best Value Plays:

• Race 3: 4 Mbagnick (9-2) – Brad Free’s Best Bet with strong recent form
• Race 4: 5 Island Home (7-2) – Second-time starter with upside potential
• Race 6: 4 Lucky Tiger (9-2) – First-time starter from hot Powell barn
• Race 8: 4 Innovative (6-1) – Coming off Grade 3 win, returning to preferred distance

Trifecta Recommendations:

• Race 1: 4-6-5 with 3,8
• Race 3: 5-2-4 with 7,6
• Race 4: 2-5-3 with 7,1
• Race 8: 2-6-4 with 5,7

Daily Double Suggestions:

• Races 3-4: 5 Midland Money/2 Tiz Grace
• Races 9-10: 10 Jerry’s Spirit/3 Yellow Sun Dress​