Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 26, 2023

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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 San Anton (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Vancougar 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Don Corleone 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Acquired Class 4.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Single Track Mind (IRE) 4.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Bolt Supremacy 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Habeas 6.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Yogi Boy 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cajun Treasure 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Butkus 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Italiano 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Strike That 1.60 3.5 7-1
6 6 Handsome Gary 3.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Jacks Outlaw 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Xmas Surprise 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pammy’s Ready 1.80 1.7 3-1
2 2 Unbridled Mary 1.60 2.7 5-1
1 1 Secrets Told 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Lady Gwen 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sugar Sugar 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 A Little Bit Crazy 1.20 2.5 5-1
4 4 Supercents 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Hot Rod Mama 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Prestigious 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Candy On Top 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Love Our Family 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Yvett’s Surprise 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Elegance Code 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Shezmisbehaving 4.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Cee Minus 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Ashleys Sandcastle 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Del Mar Woman 20.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Tapit Rocks 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hialeah Hottie 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Cornelia Fort 2.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 The Reign Song 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 It’s Saul Right 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Night Party 5.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 She’s Resilient 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Angels Flight S.) – Angels Flight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Manhattan Jungle (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Teena Ella 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Ragtime Rose 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Pleasant Wave 12.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Fast and Shiny 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Broadway Girls 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ladywearsthering 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Issa Court 4.00 4 8-1
2 2 Kristi’s Tiger 3.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Miss Fia 5.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Professors’ Pride 4.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Bowl of Cherries 6.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Scatchmejamin 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Key Is Unity 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Deep River 15.00 1.3 2-1
13 13 Donttestyourluck 15.00 1.6 3-1
12 12 Tenth Street Don 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Reign Over Me 15.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Thirty Four Coupe 3.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Anticipated 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Shadow Creek (IRE) 8.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Upright 6.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Hornung 15.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Belmont Bill 4.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Tizacraftyminister 50.00 10.9 21-1
4 4 Churchmeister 15.00 13 25-1

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.