Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 1, 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
Keep Movin’ On 0 0-1
4 4 Lamporghini 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Keep Movin’ On 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Size Does Matter 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Just a Guess 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Stagger Lee 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Motivating Force 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Two by Four 2.50 6.1 12-1
7 7 Mischiefs Causeway 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Eight Clap 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Eligio 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Smiling Jojo 4.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Gostoso 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 No Show Jones 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Cangrejo 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gregorian Chant (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Forgiving Spirit 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Johnny Podres 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Jetovator 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Mubtadaa 2.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Lansdowne (GB) 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Proof He Rides 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Belle Epoque 0 0-1
2 2 Bossy Bruin Gal 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Belle Epoque 0.80 1.4 3-1
4 3 Indian Dreamer 4.00 2 4-1
5 4 Warren’s Wild Ride 5.00 2.4 4-1
3 98 Bella Vienna 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bougie Like 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Isabel Ludlow 5.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Ashleys Sandcastle 2.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Hey Demps 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Take Caramie 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Blondzilla 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Glacier Rim 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Warren’s Paradice 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jensco 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Princess of Time 1.80 1.2 2-1
5 5 Grace Period (FR) 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Power Surge 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 Kristi’s Tiger 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Class Clown 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Freedom Lass 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ruff Ride 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Rebel Girl 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Milagre Do Sol 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Etheric 4.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Yarborough 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Paco’s Pico 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tembo 3.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Jacks Outlaw 10.00 3 6-1
8 8 Divine Feminine 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Lookin for Revenge 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Settecento 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Summer Shandee 30.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Mike Operator 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Perfectionistic 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Mastermind 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Quaria Thunder 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Chasingserendipity 1.60 2.1 4-1
1 1 Ice Queen 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Tapit Doux 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 A Crown for Kitten 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Built Different 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Violet Storm 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 98 Spring Spinning 0.00 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.