Show Bet Picks – Sunday, October 19, 2025

Santa Anita • Sunday, October 19, 2025

Filters: two year olds or older • purse above 25,000 • field eight or fewer • morning line under 9 to 5 • distance six furlongs or greater

Races Covered: Race 2 • Race 3 • Race 4

Santa Anita

Race 2

6 furlongs • Dirt • Anoakia Stakes ($85,000)

Horse: Himika

Post: 4

Morning Line: 4 to 5

Field Size: 5

Two year olds fillies in a sprint stakes with a proven class edge. Himika shortens up and projects a forward trip.

Why a show bet: heavy favorite in a compact field with pace and back class supports high in the money odds.

Santa Anita

Race 3

1 mile • Dirt • Claiming 12,500 ($23,000)

Horse: Feel the Magic

Post: 6

Morning Line: 7 to 5

Field Size: 6

Older claimers stretch to a flat mile. Feel the Magic fits on recent figures and gets a pace set up that keeps him within range.

Why a show bet: logical chalk in a six pack with a consistent mile profile and tactical speed.

Santa Anita

Race 4

1 mile • Dirt • California bred Maiden Special Weight ($60,000)

Horse: Otto’s Magic

Post: 4

Morning Line: 6 to 5

Field Size: 6

State bred maidens at a mile with a clear top on paper. Otto’s Magic has the right draw and pace tools to control the race.

Why a show bet: short price favorite in a six horse group with forward intent and stretch out upside.