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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 8, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ghostess 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Blame Eve 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Celestial Skies 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Makenarita 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Greta’s Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vronaway 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Watershed Moment 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Aguila Azul 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (China Doll S.) – China Doll S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Himika 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hypergamy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Peanutbutterbombe 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Counterbalance 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Christa McAuliffe 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Another Zero 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 La Silenciosa 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Little Originaire 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Susan Yvonne 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Surprise D’ Oro 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lyndee’s Dream 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kaffy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gregory’s Pride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vancougar 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Smart Code 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Spearfish 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Re Armed Jon 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Unbridled Vision 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Incanto (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pat Can’t Count 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Aloha Chrome 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 No More Ding Dongs 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Novinophobia 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Scatify 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Magic Connection 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Grey Power 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Typhoon Tommy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Canyahearmeknockin 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tiger Strength 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ghazaaly 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Big Bet Jafinsafa 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cowboy Mike 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mc Vay 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Magnify 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Berlin Wall 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Voldemort 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ventry Strand 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Won for Lou 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lucky and Gone 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sammy Davis 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Track Tiger 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Classico 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Honey’s Choice 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Caro Buono (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Santa Ysabel S.) – Santa Ysabel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cee Drew 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Piney Woods 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 My Love Caroline 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 French Blue 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Forced Entry 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bank Shot 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Super Corredora 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sandy Street 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Surf Song 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lubie’s Music 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vow to Resiliency 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tipitap 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lilo Lil 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Improbable U 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bint Al Dandy (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Victorious Dream (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.

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