Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 6, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Belly Up 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Old Nine (IRE) 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Tapalo 1.60 3.4 6-1
1 1 Rhythem On Stage 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Everydayissaturday 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Three Georges 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pocket Venus 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Crazy Cami 2.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Thatsalrightmama 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Jensco 4.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Can’tdealwithit 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Allihies 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Idessia 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Cyprus Moon 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Aleramo (IRE) 4.00 4 8-1
4 4 Shamrockin 4.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Strange Addiction 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Miz Clubcali 6.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Giggle Giggle 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Southern Melodee 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tommy Norris 1.80 3 6-1
3 3 Allequin Summer 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Fionello 2.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 What a Gift 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Fuego Del Sol 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jennys Wine Girl 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pure Chaos 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Warm Reception 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Sally’s Wish 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Suntory Time 4.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Tis Sunrise 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Adverse Selection 2.50 6.3 12-1
9 9 Mperfection 20.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Danzig Til Dawn 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Positive Times 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Galloping Ghost 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 One Step Beyond 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Omission 30.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Matt At Five 4.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 My Man Joe Roldan 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Blame It On Jack 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 City Exile (GB) 1.80 1.8 3-1
1 1 Wizard of Westwood 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Amplitude 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Twirling Point 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Living Life 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Joint Venture 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Feel the Magic 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Duran 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Leyas Candy 5.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Resemblance 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Pass the Baton 20.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Majestic Palisades 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Rimprotector 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Crypto Ride 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Silly Rabbit 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bolt Supremacy 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Bad to the Bones 5.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Djoser 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Six Magpies (IRE) 4.50 6.5 12-1
8 8 Tapit Dynasty 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Spun Not Stirred 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Precision (GB) 12.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Do It for Dave 50.00 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.