Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 8, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Petesoldfashioned 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Good At Being Bad 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Bowtie Boys 2.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Takamakahara 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Puddin Head Jones 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Brunch With Amy 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bonaqua 0.80 1.6 3-1
5 5 Runaway Kitten 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Corposo 2.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Blue Fashion 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Queen Girvin 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nesso’s Lastharrah 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Beer Money 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Maximum Capacity 2.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Mr Big Bucks 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Des Doigts 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Flying Drummer 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Hero Status 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 It’s My House 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Ginobili 2.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Oviatt Class 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 National Generaux (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Billy’s Bet 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Derecho Dandy 2.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Stop and a Tres 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Worse Read Sanchez 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Hard Mission 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Irish Wahine 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Trouble N Paradise 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 La Paloma Blanca 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Blackened 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Keep Your Coil 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Vella 10.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Family Trips 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 Storm d’Oro 12.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Dallas Alice 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Don’t Swear Dave 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 General Mathis 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Marks Hip 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Atomic Drop 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Bee Catcher 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Flavius 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sydney Street (GB) 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Speed Grazy 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mystic Flyer 5.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Barely Funtional 10.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 On the Whim 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Nauvoo 1.60 5.4 10-1
5 5 California Tiger 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 City of Angels 6.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Brazenly 30.00 8 15-1

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.