Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 9, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Jungle Peace (IRE) 0 0-1
5 5 Empress Matilda (GB) 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Aunt Mo 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jungle Peace (IRE) 1.20 1.8 3-1
3 3 Schilflied 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Hot Girl Walk 4.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Hey Lil Lady 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wound Up 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clampett 1.20 1.5 3-1
5 5 Duty First 20.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Leyas Candy 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Kahuna Magic 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 The Key Is Unity 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Atomic Drop 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Druidic 3.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Clever Clover 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Trusty Rusty 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 American Empire 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Idiot’s Gold 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Graceful Mischief 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Its Thievery 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Soul of a Warrior 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bourbon Glaze 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Amelia Bleu 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 C Her Beauty 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Sweet Hello 2.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Run for My Honey 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Bold Daughter 8.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Roman Empress 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kahuraru (FR) 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Notime for Squalls 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Everything Bugs Me 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Roselee May 3.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Upcharge 3.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Lita Way 12.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Blue Oasis 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Princess Snow 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fast Service 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 My Amigo 3.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Klimt A. P. 15.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Tigersun 5.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Cangrejo 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Daddy’s Quest 3.50 4.8 9-1
2 2 Le Mans 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Careful Colin 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Smiling Forever 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Practical Dazzle 2.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Lovely Idaho 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Della Terra 2.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Club Teaser 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Coconut Girl 30.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Copperhead Fever 30.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Garden Party 8.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Broke the Code 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Big Don’s Smiling 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 No d’Oro 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Major Tom 2.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Bobby’s Alibi 5.00 4 8-1
8 8 Love Candy 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Mr. Fighter 30.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 J T’s Watch 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Getemdusty 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Runnin Ute 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Pasadena S.) – Pasadena S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fomo Joe 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Freedom’s Not Free 2.50 1.9 3-1
8 8 Tiz Secure 2.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Rank 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Friendly Confines 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Precision (GB) 30.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Shea Brennan 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Will Then 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Harcyn 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Halo Uncle 5.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Idaho Once 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Creative Om 20.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Runkerry 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 St Boadin 30.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Melanie’s Tiger 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 So I’m Told 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jimmy Blue Jeans 3.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Ottoman Prince (IRE) 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Into It 10.00 1.9 3-1
5 5 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Sydney Street (GB) 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Mackinnon 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Lottery Pick 15.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Moody Jim (IRE) 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Bizzee Channel 12.00 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.