Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 7, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Charley Pride 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Last Call Paul 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Proud Racer 1.40 3 6-1
5 5 Eagles Dare 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Gantry 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Bolt Zapper 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Chasin Munny 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mobe Town 2.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Evenerevenworse 10.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Wegonahavagoodtime 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Tesoro 2.50 5.1 10-1
5 5 Smarty Nose 15.00 5.6 10-1
7 7 Erebus 12.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Paul Vincents Poem 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Betty Pack 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Miche Lada 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Rosie Ann Rules 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Be a Goldfish 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Chalkoneupformom 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Wild Texas Rose 20.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Ada Thorne 8.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Goodnight Nellie 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Spanish Cara (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Happyasaclam (IRE) 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Nakota (IRE) 12.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Silver Flirt 30.00 3 6-1
5 5 Day Dawning 2.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Holly Goquickly (FR) 3.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Ghostess 15.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 Southern Blessing 30.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Miss Hot and Cold 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Smiling Rapper 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nephele 1.40 1.4 3-1
5 5 Lucky Sermon 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Thirsty Nic 10.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Roman Bronze 3.00 4 8-1
6 6 Elegant Bella 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sweet Ryder 30.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 A Ryder’s Trick 30.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Tenacious Candy 6.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Happy Does 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Sea Dog 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Warrens World 4.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Rich Gold 15.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Nameless 1.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Wine and Whisky 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Chief Jackson 30.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Beskar 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Mischief’s Thirsty 30.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Mount Pelliar 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mr. Fighter 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Its Thievery 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Getemdusty 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Thanks Maggio (ARG) 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ma Rae’s Girl 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Royal Charter (GB) 4.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Safa 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Vitalera (CHI) 20.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Vibez 3.50 5 9-1
5 5 Control Function 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Venganza 2.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Cliquish 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bartholdy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Slider 3.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 See Through It 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Elwood Blues 1.50 3 6-1
4 4 Moose Mitchell 10.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Mission Beach 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Check’s On the Way 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Maximus 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 It’s a Factor 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Targaryis 2.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 A Votre Sante 12.00 4 7-1
3 3 Valentines Candy 3.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Tiger Strength 30.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Escape Plan 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.