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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 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tiyara 1.80 1.9 4-1
5 5 Bear’s Board 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Flamingo Star 4.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Anywaythewindblows (GB) 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Donde Esta Jefe 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wolf Hill 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Getting Closer 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Brooklyn Blonde 3.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Fortunate Truth 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Mass 3.00 4 8-1
6 6 Apples Y Peaches 5.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uecker 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Arkadelphia 4.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Thirsty Rebel 1.40 5 9-1
3 3 Maker and Sons 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Romantic Ride 2.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Chase N Ryan 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ottis Betts 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Rand Good 12.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Grazen Together 12.00 2 4-1
2 2 Tiggrrr Whitworth 1.40 2.1 4-1
7 7 Fighting Thunder 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bretts Acclaim 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Glory Sunday 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 A Day to Remember 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Proudly Hailed (GB) 2.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Artic Power (IRE) 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Running Spartan 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 I’m Otter Here 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Bee Eye Gee 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Dynodave 15.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Bolt Zapper 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 East Boca Kibbutz 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Elsa Dutton 3.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Tupelo 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Danzing Zella 30.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Stubborn 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 My Cherry Pie 12.00 5 10-1
9 9 Violences Ohr 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Dancing Thru Fire 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Miss Hot and Cold 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Angelica Bay (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Global Consort 4.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Justivar 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Ghostess 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Fire Ban 2.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Holly Goquickly (FR) 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Isntsheloverly 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Clubhouse Bride 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Practical 2.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Timekeeper’s Charm 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Clarina 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Thirsty Trickster 4.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Gold Currency 4.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Clubhouse Cutie 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Sexy Blue 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Back On Track 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sneaking Candy 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Odyssey 5.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Mysterious Husband 4.00 2 4-1
8 8 Call Me Sir 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Goodfella (IRE) 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Fire Mountain 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Comininalittlehot 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Knight To King (IRE) 4.50 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.

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