Santa Anita Picks & Predictions — April 24, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Santa Anita. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
Best Bets
Race 1
2026-04-24T20:01:31Claiming · 1 mi · Turf
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Mr. Leasure looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.7 for Race 1. Ridden by Antonio Fresu, trained by Tim Yakteen. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.01 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. 1 wins and placed in 8 of 11 races at Santa Anita. 2 wins and placed in 7 of 10 races on Turf tracks. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 69.4. Ridden by Juan J. Hernandez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.89 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races.
Rating board at 67.2. Ridden by Emisael Jaramillo. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races.
Race 2
2026-04-24T20:36:35Maiden Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Thank You India looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 90.0 for Race 2. Ridden by Ricardo Gonzalez, trained by Andy Mathis. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of 3 at Sprint races. Has not raced in 216 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 56.7. Ridden by Antonio Fresu. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races.
Rating board at 55.3. Ridden by Leonel Camacho-Flores. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.22 sec/furlong. Placed in 7 of 12 races on Dirt tracks.
Race 3
2026-04-24T21:03:43Maiden Special Weight · 6 1/2 fur · Turf
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Somerset West looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 59.3 for Race 3. Ridden by Antonio Fresu, trained by John W. Sadler. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.54 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races.
Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Juan J. Hernandez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.88 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races.
Rating board at 53.3. Ridden by Emisael Jaramillo. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.85 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.
Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.
Full Card Analysis
Premium Content
Get the Full Card Analysis
Unlock expert picks for every race, detailed speed figures, trainer angles, and our SmartBet recommendations.
Good luck at Santa Anita today! Remember to check back for live odds updates and follow us for real-time picks throughout the card. Subscribe to TrackWiz for full access to every race at every track.