Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Motivating Force 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Takes Three 3.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Vodka Vodka 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 It’s My World 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Mystic Spirit 3.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Vols 30.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Winter Is Coming 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 J Dutton 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Magic Account 0 0-1
5 5 Magic Account 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Getemdusty 2.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Hungry Hearts 3.50 4 8-1
1 1 Speed of the Nile 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Beskar 3.50 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Virat 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Forgiving Spirit 1.60 1.2 2-1
3 3 Grazed 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Lil Richards Bello 6.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Player B 4.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Adare 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Carol’s Comic 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mobe Town 0.80 1.7 3-1
2 2 Unusual Win 10.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Luther Pass 4.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Spend It All 4.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Crosby Beach 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Cathkin Peak (IRE) 3.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Standing O 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Jimmy Blue Jeans 8.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Carmelita’s Man 3.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Hula Candy 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Reiquist 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Zalamo (FR) 12.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Customer List (FR) 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lake Superior 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Duran 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Normandy Landing 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Ashcroft 1.80 3.9 7-1
2 2 Theismann 2.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Sensational Star S.) – Sensational Star S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Clovisconnection 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Coalinga Road 3.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Catalina Eddy 3.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Lovesick Blues 4.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Disko Tribute 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Johnny Podres 5.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 None Above the Law 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Elegant 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lamporghini 3.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Beau Soleil 12.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Visually 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Hattie T 20.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Sea Dancer 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Blackpink (IRE) 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Brand New Dream 12.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Highlands 8.00 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.