Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 15, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Chasing Ryter 0 0-1
6 6 Harbor Code 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Millbo Baggins 30.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hothead 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Chasing Ryter 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Go Go Prancer 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Bonneville Jim 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Curlin Command 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Willisau 30.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Horizon Wildcat 3.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Distant Fleet 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Winds of Freedom 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Run for Kidder 2.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Panuco 1.80 3.6 7-1
1 1 Prince of Del Mar 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Whiskeyinateacup 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Our Bucky Charm 0 0-1
1 1 Our Bucky Charm 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Supernal 10.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Devil Be Me 3.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Mining District 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Windribbon 4.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Disobey 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ultimate Hy 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Princesa Del Tigre 2.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Carole Lombard 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Quantum Innergy 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Sassy Prancelot 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Shezmisbehaving 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Thirst for Passion 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Love Our Family 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Nothing Is Forever 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Big Celebration 0 0-1
7 7 Big Celebration 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Cheeky Gal 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Isabel Ludlow 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Uffda 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Ryder’s Candy 20.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Solid Tune 30.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Stellar Cap 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 We’re in Trouble 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Boss Sully 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tigerhon (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Vlahos 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Man Among Men 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Go Joe Won 30.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Navy Jack (GB) 30.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Game Time 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lurking Fear 8.00 1 2-1
8 7 Hermelinda’s Fancy 4.00 1.3 2-1
11 10 Laura’s Kidough 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Steve’s Big Ticket 15.00 2 4-1
3 3 Travel the Map 5.00 2 4-1
10 9 Six Hot Grands 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Sir Lucas 20.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Roy Hobbs 2.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Naukanauka 20.00 2.8 5-1
9 8 Evertoriano 30.00 5.6 11-1
7 98 Our Expectation 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Santa Ana S.) – Santa Ana S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Starry Heavens (IRE) 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mrs. Astor 2.50 1.3 3-1
8 8 Kathynmarissa 1.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Mahina 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Big Hug 30.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Omaha Girl 30.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Sakura Blossom 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pax a Punch 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 James J. Braddock 8.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Charmz Away 2.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Three Wire 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Riding By 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Falcon Wings 30.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Pio Nono 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Hornsby 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Hot Tiger Nights 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 El Ondeado 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Entressa 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Robin With a Why 3.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Vinalia (GB) 10.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Pam and Tina (IRE) 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Storm Lady (GB) 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Abazaami (GB) 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Prestige Fungson 4.50 4.8 9-1
13 13 Misleading 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Isntsheloverly 30.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Illuminous (IRE) 20.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Cat The Confidante (IRE) 20.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Frog 30.00 7.7 15-1
14 14 Cloudy Women 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Time to Shine 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.