The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks on opening day comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus ho rse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the latest news and tips on wagers for weekend Horse Racing at Santa Anita and other Southern California tracks in your inbox. Subscribe here.     Related Articles Nysos and Malibu Stakes headline Santa Anita opener Santa Anita fans must pick among 5 Bob Baffert horses in Malibu Stakes Horse racing column: Santa Anita opener marks the start of a pivotal year Horse racing notes: Juan Hernandez, Bob Baffert are Southern California’s big winners Santa Anita delays opening day to Dec. 28, heeding rain forecasts ...read more read less