The racing action from Santa Anita on Saturday features the Twilight Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
Be sure to check out all the races and odds provided at the best horse racing betting sites. Use promo code BNBOL55 at signup to get a 55% first deposit match when you bet with BetOnline!
Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks: Saturday Twilight Derby Stakes (10/25/2025)
More Horses News
Horse Betting News
Turfway Park Picks: Turfway Park Synthetic Championships (12/13/2025)
Horse Betting News
Los Alamitos Picks: Grade 2 Los Al Futurity Stakes (12/13/2025)
Horse Betting News
Gulfstream Park Picks: Topical Oaks and Derby Day (12/13/2025)
Horse Betting News
Fair Grounds Park Picks: Louisiana Champions Day (12/13/2025)
Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $34k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 WILLA T (7-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Rispoli puts this one in with a chance.
- #5 WITH LOVE (9-2): Contender. Comes home strong. Running well of late.
- #3 CHURCH LADY (6-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late. Could wear these ones down late.
- #6 TIME TO SHINE (9-5): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 3-1
Exacta: 1/ 5,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:31 PM PT; Tokyo City Cup Stakes $85k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 4 runners.
- #2 GAMING (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #4 PRIVMAN (7-5): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Baffert. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 PONY EXPRESS (6-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. The 103 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #3 MINING DISTRICT (15-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,4,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:02 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #3 RIO GRANDE (3-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Barn has been solid.
- #5 BLACKSMITH (6-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 ACKNOWLEDGEMEPLZ (9-5): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Likely in the mix early.
- #4 EASY COMPANY (15-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Demuro and Mandella team up on this one.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3/ 5,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:33 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #4 INTO THE HALL (6-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
- #6 NEKO (5-2): Fringe Contender. Can run with these. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 MAGNIFICAT (7-2): Fringe Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 DONATA (10-1): Underneath. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 6-5
Exacta: 4/ 6,3
Pick 3 (races 4-6): #4 with #5 with #1,2,5
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:05 PM PT; Twilight Derby $200k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 5 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #5 TEST SCORE (4-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #3 SCIPIO (9-2): Fringe Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #2 NAMARON (2-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 SEPTEMBERSIXTYFOUR (6-1): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge. Kimura and Puype team up on this one.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5/ 3,2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:37 PM PT; Ratings Handicap $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 TAPALO (9-5): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late.
- #2 DROP UM (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #5 LAST CALL ZONDLO (2-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #6 CODY BOY (12-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Orantes and Sierra team up on this one.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,2,5
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:07 PM PT; Ratings Handicap $65k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 IMABOUTAGO (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 LUNAR IMPACT (9-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #4 MISS LIZZY (5-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 SPICYBUG (3-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 6
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/ 1,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:37 PM PT; Claiming $15k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #5 ROUSING JEWEL (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #6 ROSE OF JERICHO (5-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Payeras and Morfin team up on this one.
- #4 CIOPPINA PASADINA (8-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #10 DANZING CAT (9-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 4 – 10
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5/ 6,10
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:07 PM PT; Claiming $18k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #11 SELF SUFFICIENT (2-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
- #4 NO MORE DING DONGS (9-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #5 LAST CALL PAUL (10-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.
- #9 KITTEN IN CHARGE (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 11 – 4 – 5 – 9
The Plays
Win: #11 at 5-2
Exacta: 11/ 4,5
Santa Anita Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:37 PM PT; Allowance $61k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 MAYACAMA (3-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Mullins.
- #7 GARDEN PARTY (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 NANCI GRIFFITH (10-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
- #4 BLUE WILDCAT (6-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 6 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5/ 7,4
Betting News Horse Racing Coverage
Don’t miss all the horse racing action covered by Betting News each and every week. Coverage includes free handicapping tools, comprehensive guides, and in-depth analysis of the week’s biggest cards. Check out our full card analysis for this week’s upcoming big races.
Friday
- Keeneland Picks featuring the Grade 2 Valley View Stakes
Saturday Analysis
- Belmont at the Big A Picks featuring the Iroquois Stakes
- Keeneland Picks featuring the Grade 3 Hagyard Fayette Stakes
- Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 2 Twilight Derby
Sunday Analysis
- Churchill Downs Stakes featuring the Grade 3 Street Sense Stakes