Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 14, 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
3 3 Hakuhia 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cheering for Layla 4.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Our Lovin Feelin 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Mamarando 20.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Countless Wishes 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Beverly T 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Peggy the Colonel 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mirinda 0 0-1
Fayette Fox 0 0-1
1 1 Seismic Beauty 0.60 1 2-1
2 2 Wishtheyallcouldbe 1.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Mirinda 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Yuki (CHI) 20.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Fayette Fox 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Westwood 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tamino 3.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Voldemort 1.80 2 4-1
4 4 Modus Bestia 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Cornhuskerchris 15.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Attack Now 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Problem Solver 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Far Over Loaded 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Highland Echo 15.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Caviar Cowboy 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Shake the Dust 12.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Joe Vittori 30.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Mr. Hussar 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 My Pal George 4.50 6.6 13-1
1 1 Charlie Neal 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tizz a Good Thing 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Awesome Rhythm 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Rhythem On Stage 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Invincible 3.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Baldoro 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Hula Candy 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Belmont Bill 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Agency 1.60 SCRATCH
2 2 Nero Tulip (GB) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Co Heart 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Om N Joy 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Darlin Tami 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Stubborn 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 My Sister Lilly 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Miss McKinzie 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Miss Practical 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Ridegold 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Travail 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Excel Calculator 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Freedom Maker 2.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Stepbrotheraustin 15.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Supreme Coast 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sinful King 30.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Betterbelucky 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Ghost Coast 1.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Broadway Unions 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Clouseau 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lil Richards Bello 1.80 1.9 4-1
5 5 Fowler Blue 20.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Kerry Gold 10.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Pass the Baton 20.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Speed Grazy 8.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Mici’s Express 4.50 7.6 14-1
3 3 Final Storm 5.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lava Lucy 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 How About Pavel 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Broadway Venus 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Knightwithlouis 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Ryan’s Girl 20.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Musical Number 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Lady of Sky 20.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Press Your Luck 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.