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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
10 10 Parnelli Jones 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Booked Clubhouse 3.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Sirnami 6.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 King’s Ride 4.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Carl Erskine 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Cotton Mouth 20.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Tight Dally 8.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 County Line Kid 12.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 Scorching Hot 20.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Take Another Swing 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Simple Song 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 For All Mankind 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 The Last Straw 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Pali Kitten 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Red Flag 2.50 4.1 8-1
8 8 Baladi 30.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Comedy Town 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Running With Chaos 5.00 SCRATCH

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
3 3 Surfin’ U. S. A. 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Bourbon and Ginger 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Umbralle 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Cosmic Heat 4.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 South Bay 12.00 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Om N Joy 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Nafisa 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bless the Broken 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Simply Joking 5.00 4 8-1
3 3 Dazzling Move 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uncle Happy 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vantastic 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Jimmy Blue Jeans 3.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Phosphorescence (FR) 6.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Ah Jeez 10.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Kawazaki (IRE) 8.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Dakota Country 15.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 One of These Days (IRE) 10.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Cathal (IRE) 4.50 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Civil Liberty 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Memory 2.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Decisive Win 10.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Captain Shreve 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Duke Silver 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Embry Show 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Crude Velocity 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Deep Tracks 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Gallatin 12.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Sophie’s Heart 50.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dats Ms. Blame 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Banzai Betty 30.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Mo Sasha 2.00 2.9 6-1
12 12 Medjugorje 20.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Padel Addict (IRE) 8.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Whatastarr (IRE) 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Somerset West 5.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 High Society U 4.50 5.3 10-1
10 10 Maddog 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Decisive Deception 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Prove Your Point 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Everything Good 12.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Jasmine 8.00 SCRATCH

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
5 5 Potente 4.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 So Happy 2.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Secured Freedom 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Robusta 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Flashy Fritz 30.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Start the Ride 12.00 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
1 1 Mi Hermano Ramon 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 El Potente 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Gas Me Up 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Final Boss 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Almendares (GB) 4.50 4.5 8-1
8 8 Astronomer 8.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Mi Bago 10.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Cabo Spirit 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
3 3 Just a Touch 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Getaway Car 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Vodka Vodka 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 5 British Isles 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Midnight Mammoth 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 98 Skippylongstocking 0.00 SCRATCH
7 6 Westwood 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Warm Sun and Brew 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Infinitum 2.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Gold Council 10.00 7 13-1
5 5 Minister Shane 12.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 King of Dragons 3.50 8.6 16-1
4 4 Keithing Thunder 15.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Freeport Joe 10.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Highplainsdrifter 20.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Prince Dolce 8.00 10 19-1
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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