Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.


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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, speed ratings, recency, 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 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 It’s a Riddle 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Miss Lady Ann 2.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Raneem 2.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Bella Renella 4.00 4 7-1
5 5 Full Eclipse 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Pasito 8.00 4.8 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Big Al’s Princess 2.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Lulu D’ Oro 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Best of Show 2.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Chrome of Our Own 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Brio Is Awesome 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Zu Zu Flynn 8.00 4.9 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Law Professor 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 7 Harbored Memories 2.00 2.1 4-1
3 2 Star Sailor 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 6 Fenway 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 5 There Goes Harvard 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Hudson Ridge 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Mucho Del Oro 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Lone Scout 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 City Rage 1.60 1.4 3-1
3 3 Quick Finish 2.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Rager 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 One Flew South 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Promise Nothing 6.00 4.2 8-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Smoothlikebuttah 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 3 Sugar Kisses 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 6 Half Hoping 2.50 4.1 8-1
6 5 Supersonic Flyer 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 4 Here Comes Ralphie 4.00 4.8 9-1
3 2 Sideways Suances 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Complete Control 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 4 Twentyseventrouts 2.50 1.3 3-1
7 5 My Tigress 1.80 1.4 3-1
8 6 Elgofranco 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 1 Dual Reality 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 2 Humor Me Harper 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 3 Slewpys Last Song 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Fursace 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lady Doc 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 1 Kristi’s Tiger 2.00 1.8 3-1
7 4 Homehome 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 2 Li’l Grazen 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 3 Time for Ebby 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Lovely Finish 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Jan Jan Can 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sing in the Wind 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Noble Thought 2.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 French Getaway 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Fabozzi 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Worthy Turk 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Marckie’s Water 4.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Full of Luck (CHI) 4.00 5 9-1
5 5 Mo Bob (IRE) 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Move Over (GB) 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 New Year 20.00 7.6 14-1

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.