Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 1, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Famous Forza 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Donde Esta Jefe 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tiyara 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bear’s Board 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Flamingo Star 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Anywaythewindblows (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fortunate Truth 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Getting Closer 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brooklyn Blonde 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wolf Hill 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mass 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Apples Y Peaches 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thirsty Rebel 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Maker and Sons 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Uecker 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Romantic Ride 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Chase N Ryan 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Arkadelphia 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rand Good 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tiggrrr Whitworth 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ottis Betts 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fighting Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Grazen Together 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bretts Acclaim 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Glory Sunday 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bolt Zapper 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 A Day to Remember 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bee Eye Gee 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Running Spartan 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 I’m Otter Here 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dynodave 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Proudly Hailed (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Artic Power (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 East Boca Kibbutz 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Miss Hot and Cold 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dancing Thru Fire 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Violences Ohr 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Elsa Dutton 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Stubborn 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tupelo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Cherry Pie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Danzing Zella 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ghostess 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fire Ban 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Justivar 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Isntsheloverly 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Global Consort 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Holly Goquickly (FR) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Angelica Bay (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Clubhouse Bride 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Back On Track 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Clarina 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clubhouse Cutie 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Gold Currency 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sexy Blue 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Practical 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Thirsty Trickster 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Timekeeper’s Charm 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sneaking Candy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mysterious Husband 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fire Mountain 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Odyssey 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Call Me Sir 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Comininalittlehot 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Goodfella (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Knight To King (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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.