Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 8, 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
7 7 Dealers Special 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Six Magpies (IRE) 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Dazzle the Command 12.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Sir Maximus 30.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Smooth Salute 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Andreadytorumble 1.80 3.5 7-1
8 8 Battle Cruiser 10.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Everydayissaturday 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mayacama 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Coastal Cowgirl 1.60 2 4-1
1 1 Running Super 4.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Blue Fashion 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Tiny Prancer 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Someone Like You 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Special Flower 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Annie’s Joy 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Happy 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 September Magic 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Strange Addiction 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Gem Mine 2.50 5 9-1
7 7 Ace Ace Baby 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Joyful Mischief 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Happy Sue 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Lil Miss Behaving 10.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Donttellourwives 12.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Maximun Gold 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Sexzie 3.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Readytoriskitall 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Step It Out (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Auditory 4.50 4 7-1
5 5 Girlcanthelpit 5.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Corporal Violette (IRE) 3.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Naida 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 God’s Favor 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Sparkle Sweetly 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Crypto Crush 30.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Union Heiress 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brookys Gal 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Harney Lane 5.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tessa (GB) 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Twilight Empire 2.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Rose of Jericho 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Morning Addiction 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Roses R Blue 10.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Cee’s the Image 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lead Pipe Joe 1.80 1 2-1
10 10 General Jackson 5.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Code Breaker 2.00 3 6-1
5 5 Master Jacques 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Mutt Dillin 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Soul Music 30.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Breaking Desire 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Oscar’s Mark 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Easy Breezy 30.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Sawtooth Bow 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile S. Presented By Fanduel Tv) – B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile S. Presented By Fanduel Tv

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cavalieri 0 0-1
3 3 Cavalieri 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Richi (CHI) 2.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Tarifa 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Hoosier Philly 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Alpha Bella 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Ultimate Authority 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (San Simeon S.) – San Simeon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mucho Del Oro 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Air Force Red 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Charge for Gold 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 St Anthony 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Anarchist 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Lovesick Blues 30.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Gaslight Dancer 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eagles Flight 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Santarena 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Mystification 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Ghazaaly 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Sketchy 20.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 None Above the Law 5.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Brazenly 30.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Tranche 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Potito 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Havoc 15.00 1.1 2-1
10 10 Double Jab 3.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Uncle Chilly 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Chromeflash 12.00 5.6 10-1
13 13 Hot Box 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Windribbon 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Lmlooknformischief 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Lonesome Stew 1.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Piper’s Causeway 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sir Rocket 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Where’s the Loot 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Halo Uncle 20.00 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.