Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 24, 2024

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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Navy Jack (GB) 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Formidable Man 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Bandwagon 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Miracle Mark 3.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Rastaman Vibe 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Outgunned 20.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Twirling Point 3.50 6.7 13-1
8 8 Uncle Truly 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 La Paloma Blanca 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Majestic Oops 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Dancing Dana 2.00 3 6-1
1 1 Soul Sweet 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Vulin 5.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Spring Spinning 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sneaker 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Beautiful Janet 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Princess Snow 3.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Stay Up 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Strikeflash 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Quantum Innergy 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Lovme Likeafool 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr. Dreamcycle 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Salsation 5.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Winning Big 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Running Tiger 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Midnight Love 2.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Mr. Suds 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kings River Knight 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Cathkin Peak (IRE) 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Zoffarelli (IRE) 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Carmelita’s Man 4.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Great King (FR) 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Lincoln Hawk (IRE) 8.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Silver Surfer (GB) 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vegas Burner 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Appreciate Today 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Duran 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Yellow Brick 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Mongolian Altai 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Ashcroft 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Theismann 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Santa Ana S.) – Santa Ana S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Leisurewear (IRE) 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Duvet Day (IRE) 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Linda’s Gift 2.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Musical Rhapsody (IRE) 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Khinjani (GB) 3.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Yerwanthere (IRE) 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Queens Command (IRE) 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Customer List (FR) 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 None Above the Law 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Clouseau 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Low Expectations 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Midnight Mammoth 5.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Hawker 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Judge Miller 1.20 5.9 11-1
2 2 Mischelof (CHI) 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Grazed 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dr. Soulfire 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 King Apollo 5.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Catalina Eddy 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Virat 2.50 2.9 6-1
8 8 Nashoba’s Joy 15.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Santo Dios (ARG) 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Man Among Men 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Player B 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Johnny Drama 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Derecho Dandy 6.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Mars On Fire 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 American Cat 20.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 National Generaux (IRE) 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Worse Read Sanchez 6.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Ship and Scam 8.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Street Humor 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Blame George 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Tiger’s Arrow 50.00 SCRATCH

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.