Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 29, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mahina 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Grazed My Heart 3.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Control Function 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 In Your Face 12.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 She’s a Joker 12.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Quaria Thunder 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Spring Magic 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Dendera 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ur in Trouble 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Sugar Fish 2.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Petite Ange 3.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Pace Lane 3.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Miss Allure 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Queen Girvin 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Good Vibes Only 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Disco Ball 1.40 1.1 2-1
4 4 Top Gun Tommy 2.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 The Little H Man 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Mastermind 10.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
The Wild Grazer (IRE) 0 0-1
4 4 Carmen Miranda 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Benedict Canyon 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 The Wild Grazer (IRE) 3.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Princess Bettina 1.60 4.9 9-1
2 2 Speed Lane 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Eight Clap 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Des Doigts 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Autism Puzzle 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Petesoldfashioned 2.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lettheliquortalk 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Salsation 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 When Heroes Fly 2.50 1 2-1
6 5 Empire’s Classic 4.00 1.1 2-1
2 1 Citadino 4.00 2.3 4-1
9 8 Promissio 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Mongolian Max 8.00 4 7-1
3 2 Sinful King 30.00 4.7 9-1
7 6 Wrong Direction 5.00 5.2 10-1
10 9 Bound to Succeed 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 7 Daddy Justify 6.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Gazon (GB) 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 La Deuxieme Etoile 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sand to Sea 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sweet Hello 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Abhita 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Tizzy Twister 5.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Stay in Line 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Formidable Man 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bandwagon 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Rastaman Vibe 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 El Rey Rey 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Moonlit Sonata 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Gold Foot 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Uncle Truly 5.00 4 8-1
3 3 Better Than Gold 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Mighty Kai 15.00 9 17-1

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.