March 1, 2018 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.
Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.
Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.
Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.
Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.
RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Grace Hopper | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Tell Me More | 1.60 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Unlucky Hillary | 3.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Brandon’s Law | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Flammetta | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Turing Machine | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Pure Sugar | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | On a Toot | 30.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Baby Beauty | 30.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Swallows Inn Gal | 30.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Emboldened | 1.80 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Poetic | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Cognitive | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | First Dudette | 6.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Fracas | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Your Grace | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Fabrication | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Sharon’s Fury | 4.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | The Italian | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Bourbon Dude | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Infuriated Gary | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Towards the Light | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Capes Hot Rocket | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Pure Pursuit | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Milhaud | 2.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Contento | 20.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Awesome E K | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sonic Boy | 30.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Life’s Way | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Looking At Thelake | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Candy Ruler | 3.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Coalinga Hills | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Zero Zee | 3.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Paddy Jean | 4.50 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Lori’s Attitude | 4.50 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Tiffany Diamond | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | No Comparison | 10.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Briartic Gal | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Wedding Blush | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Pica | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sturdy One | 2.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Scathing | 4.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Parasail | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Princess Kendra | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Dominant Don | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Moonlight Blue | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Seau | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Big Day Tomorrow | 4.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Squared Squared | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Super Echelon | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Yo La Tengo | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Reverend Al | 10.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Moonman | 12.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Feeling the Heat | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Bee Sweet | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | All Net | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Christmas Carol | 3.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Silverado Mist | 5.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tim’s Girl | 4.50 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Majestic Design | 30.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Cee Sam’s Girl | 6.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Sunset Melody | 50.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Topaz Time | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.