Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 2, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cupid’s Crusader 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Eastbound 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Be Punctual 1.60 2.4 4-1
6 6 Bowtie Boys 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Petesoldfashioned 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Oobubbakakayo 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rousing Jewel 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Velocious 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Clarina 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Halfway to Nowhere 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Baby Kristen 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Selsae 30.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Attracted 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Starts Now 0 0-1
4 4 Free and Humble 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ms Brightside (IRE) 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Starts Now 1.60 2.1 4-1
5 5 Tiznow Mama 3.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 She’s Splendid 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Speed Lane 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Memosis 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Jolie Candy 2.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Sexy Blue 12.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Little Silver Girl 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Charmed Dream 10.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Above the Ordinary 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 My Eliana 10.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Greta’s Ghost 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cajun Gold 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Going Viral 20.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Buster’s Way 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Redial 3.50 5.3 10-1
7 7 Strate Cash 2.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Soi Ngern 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Coulair (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Fasig-tipton Santa Ysabel S.) – Fasig-tipton Santa Ysabel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Supa Speed 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Howin 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Just as Fancy 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Maysam 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Cipriani 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Hey Jessie 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Resemblance 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mr Fabricator 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Silver N Black 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mongolian Champ 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Toppers Wager 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Maxville 30.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Factory Drive 10.00 6 11-1
10 10 Audible Silence 30.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Bruiser 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Guaguarero 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Contrary Chieftain 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Right Hand Ryder 5.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Supermazel 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Hot Journey 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Fantastic Dream 20.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Abadon 3.50 5.5 10-1
1 1 Ruler of Angels 30.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Wild Wager 30.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Midnight Metal 15.00 10 19-1
2 2 Nolde 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Pour On the Cole 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Chief Jackson 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Amanofmystature 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Long Mayshe Reign 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Raising Silver 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Lady Gregory 2.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Nanci Griffith 4.00 3 6-1
4 4 Five O Cocktail 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Blue Wildcat 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Berry Valley 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Princess Snow 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Blazing Peme 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cody Boy 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Spiritist 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Billy Joe Shaver 1.80 3.1 6-1
1 1 Hermelinda’s Fancy 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Big Splash 30.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Mendelssohns Music 30.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Novinophobia 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Heart Headed 0 0-1
9 9 Genius Jimmy 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eye On Ry 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Maniatic (IRE) 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Heart Headed 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 City Exile (GB) 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 20.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Cathal (IRE) 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Irish Prophet 30.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Call Sign Seven 6.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Grand Aspen 5.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Lammas (GB) 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Sarwar (FR) 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.