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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 7, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Booked Clubhouse 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Parnelli Jones 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 King’s Ride 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Sirnami 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Carl Erskine 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Tight Dally 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 County Line Kid 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Take Another Swing 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Scorching Hot 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Cotton Mouth 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Red Flag 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Simple Song 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Comedy Town 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Running With Chaos 5.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 For All Mankind 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Pali Kitten 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 The Last Straw 8.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Baladi 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Will Happen 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Umbralle 2.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Bourbon and Ginger 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Cosmic Heat 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Surfin’ U. S. A. 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 South Bay 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile S. Presented By Fanduel) – B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile S. Presented By Fanduel

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Splendora 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Simply Joking 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Om N Joy 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Bless the Broken 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Nafisa 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Dazzling Move 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jimmy Blue Jeans 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vantastic 3.50 1.3 3-1
9 9 Cathal (IRE) 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Phosphorescence (FR) 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Uncle Happy 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Kawazaki (IRE) 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Ah Jeez 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 One of These Days (IRE) 10.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Dakota Country 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Memory 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Civil Liberty 4.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Captain Shreve 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Embry Show 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Deep Tracks 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Decisive Win 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Crude Velocity 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Duke Silver 12.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Gallatin 12.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Sophie’s Heart 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mo Sasha 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 High Society U 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Somerset West 5.00 2.3 4-1
13 13 Jasmine 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Padel Addict (IRE) 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Dats Ms. Blame 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Everything Good 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Decisive Deception 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Prove Your Point 15.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Whatastarr (IRE) 15.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Maddog 20.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Medjugorje 20.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Banzai Betty 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (San Felipe S. Presented By Dk Horse) – San Felipe S. Presented By Dk Horse

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brant 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 So Happy 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Potente 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Secured Freedom 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Start the Ride 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Robusta 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Flashy Fritz 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Frank E. Kilroe Mile S.) – Frank E. Kilroe Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 El Potente 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Gas Me Up 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Almendares (GB) 4.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Mi Hermano Ramon 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Astronomer 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Final Boss 8.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Cabo Spirit 10.00 8 15-1
6 6 Mi Bago 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Santa Anita H. Presented By Yaamava’ Resort & Casino At San Manuel) – Santa Anita H. Presented By Yaamava’ Resort & Casino At San Manuel

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 98 Skippylongstocking 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Just a Touch 1.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Getaway Car 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 6 Westwood 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Vodka Vodka 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 5 British Isles 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Midnight Mammoth 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Infinitum 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Warm Sun and Brew 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 King of Dragons 3.50 1.3 3-1
6 6 Prince Dolce 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Freeport Joe 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Gold Council 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Minister Shane 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Keithing Thunder 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Highplainsdrifter 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Speed of Elon 30.00 10 19-1

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.

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