Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 27, 2026

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
2 2 Photogenic 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Springline 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Channel Place 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Velvet Lilly 4.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Split 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Can’t Say That 3.50 8.7 16-1
4 4 Ibiza Flavor 30.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Heavenly Belle 8.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Specialty 20.00 9.8 19-1
3 3 Chasing Numbers 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Booster Club 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Deep Blue 1.20 2 4-1
1 1 Willow Cove 2.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Crypto Crush 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Pretty Cecy 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Please Focus 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Druidic 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 So I’m Told 4.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Mongolian Apple 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Trusty Rusty 1.40 5.2 10-1
6 6 Maniatic (IRE) 5.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Brutto 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bossing Mo 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Itsnotrocket 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Oswald 2.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Tonys Fever 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Bandolero 1.40 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 7 Lady Mendelssohn 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mayacama 2.50 2 4-1
9 8 Green Zone 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Quantum Innergy 4.50 3.3 6-1
11 10 Just a Kiss 5.00 3.5 7-1
10 9 Pavel’s Etoile 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 6 She’s a Joker 3.00 4 8-1
5 5 Fibonaccis Ride 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 California Rocks 30.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Mendelssohns Angel 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 98 Orange Thunder 0.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Ryan’s Girl 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tiger Fire 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Eltonsingsanother 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Maniae 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Toulouse Detrac 4.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Coralgableskaylin 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Bottom Dollar 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cuban Confusion (GB) 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Charlie’s to Blame 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Fomo Joe 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Drop Um 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Supersonic Blue 8.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Dhitjari (GB) 6.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Proof He Rides 5.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Nesso’s Lastharrah 8.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Son of a Birch 3.50 9.6 18-1
8 8 Mischief River 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Latitude 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Eruption 8.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Winston Ave 1.80 3.4 6-1
3 3 Cherokee Nation 2.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Attack Now 30.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Fausto 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Midway Lane 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Biggiebiggiebiggie 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prime Artist (FR) 5.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Keagman (IRE) 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Saturday 12.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Mendel’s Tune 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Azario 10.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Dreamrider 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Nezha 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Off Your Rocker 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Like and Subscribe 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Sands of Time 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Saharian 15.00 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.