Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 1, 2025

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 Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Spearfish 0 0-1
2 2 Hurricane Way 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 American Glory (GB) 10.00 2 4-1
3 3 Spearfish 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Looks Rare 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Khantaro d’Oro 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Navajo Warrior 4.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Big George 3.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Over the Ocean 3.50 7.2 14-1
8 8 Gentlemen’s Club 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
No Bad Beats 0 0-1
5 5 Over the Ocean 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 No Bad Beats 1.80 2 4-1
2 2 Ce La Vi Charli 12.00 3 6-1
4 4 In the Air Tonight 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Going Deep 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Oveta’s Hobby 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Buena Vista S.) – Buena Vista S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Big Hug 0 0-1
2 2 Uncorked (AUS) 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rashmi 3.50 2 4-1
3 3 Liguria 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Tirupati 4.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Omaha Girl 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Big Hug 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Alpha Bella 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Charmz Away 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Roman Gratis 1.00 1 2-1
7 7 Grey Area 20.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Outworker 2.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Beer Buzz 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Dawkins 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Uncle Evco 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cyprus Moon 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nafisa 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Halstyn Rose 10.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Current Affair 15.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Girvin Gal 30.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Pondicherry 20.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Glamora (IRE) 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Quick Brown Fox 2.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Insolenta 4.50 7.9 15-1
7 7 Arrogarsi 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Momad 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Book Smart 12.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Ball Don’t Lie 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Regal Patriot 15.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Shady Tiger 4.00 3 6-1
2 2 Positivity 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Tessuto 5.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Scatify 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Hard to Figure 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Self Sufficient 8.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Kangaroo Court 15.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Diamond Bar Gal 20.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ang N Ash 12.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Word Play (GB) 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Not A Sinner (GB) 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Nene Diamond 2.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Andiamo Ragazza 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Miss Mandalay (GB) 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Thermal 5.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Automax (IRE) 30.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Entrepreneurship 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Shuangxi (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Dk Horse San Felipe S.) – Dk Horse San Felipe S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rodriguez 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Barnes 1.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Journalism 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Mellencamp 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Smooth Cruisein 30.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Berlin Wall 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Frank E. Kilroe Mile S.) – Frank E. Kilroe Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Almendares (GB) 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mi Hermano Ramon 1.60 1.2 2-1
2 2 Air Force Red 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Zio Jo 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Formidable Man 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Cabo Spirit 20.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Neat 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 El Potente 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Santa Anita H. Presented By Yaamava’ Resort & Casino) – Santa Anita H. Presented By Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Locked 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Express Train 10.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Katonah 8.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Hit Show 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Mirahmadi 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 New King 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Midnight Mammoth 30.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 J B Strikes Back 30.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Tarantino 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Coalinga Road 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Takes Three 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Phosphorescence (FR) 8.00 2.9 5-1
12 12 Freeport Joe 20.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Escape Artist 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Invigorated 8.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 British Isles 4.50 5.6 11-1
10 10 Calm Sea 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Zalamo (FR) 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Blamethegoodtimes 15.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Moonlit Sonata 12.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Nitti (IRE) 12.00 12 23-1

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.