Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 16, 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
Gazon (GB) 0 0-1
6 6 Crazy Cavalier 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 The Old Nine (IRE) 2.50 4 8-1
1 1 Gazon (GB) 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 My Hero 2.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sand Bagger 4.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 White Mountain 30.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Whats the Buzz 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Joint Venture 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Thirty Four Coupe 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Duran 2.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Zimba Warrior 3.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Nauvoo 3.50 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nothing Is Forever 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Tizzy Twister 15.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Sweet Hello 12.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Danzing Flyer 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Smile Baby Smile 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Lady Monclaire 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sogno Di Vino 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Om Brew 2.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Shapoval 1.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Little Ditty 30.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Giant Luther 8.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Zagreus 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Speed of Elon 6.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Sir Nano 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shofner 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Let Seamus Go 15.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Nation 1.80 2.8 5-1
3 3 Nassau Circle 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Extensive 1.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Noble Reflection 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 Irish Royalty 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Commander (FR) 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 One Flew South 30.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Devil Moon 30.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Bob’s Blue Moon 5.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Yacowlef (IRE) 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Blissterinthesun 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Petite Ange 2.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Spinning 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Made to Move 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Wishful Winker 3.50 5 9-1
1 1 Mucho Magical 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Irish O’brien S.) – Irish O’brien S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pushiness 1.50 1 2-1
8 8 Moment’s Pleasure 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Sneaker 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Shocking Grey 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Tam’s Little Angel 6.00 4 7-1
7 7 Prancingthruparis 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Lamporghini 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Cornelia Fort 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fireman Dan 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lone Scout 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Saltwater Cowboy 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Dark Marcus 10.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Bruckner 2.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Damazio 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Always On Cay 4.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tamarando Star 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Delightful Laura 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kitty Marren 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Lila 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Cloudy Women 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Time to Shine 8.00 7 13-1
8 8 Brilliantly 1.20 7.1 13-1
2 2 Favor to You 3.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Sensational Dream 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Innovative 30.00 9 17-1

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.