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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
1 1 Vronaway 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Blame Eve 1.80 1.1 2-1
7 7 Celestial Skies 15.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Ghostess 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Makenarita 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Watershed Moment 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Aguila Azul 30.00 6 11-1
5 5 Greta’s Ghost 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Himika 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Counterbalance 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Hypergamy 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Peanutbutterbombe 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Another Zero 1.20 1 2-1
8 8 Christa McAuliffe 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Lyndee’s Dream 20.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Kaffy 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Susan Yvonne 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Surprise D’ Oro 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 La Silenciosa 4.50 7 13-1
7 7 Little Originaire 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smart Code 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gregory’s Pride 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Vancougar 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Incanto (IRE) 1.80 3.9 7-1
6 6 Spearfish 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Re Armed Jon 4.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 Unbridled Vision 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Magic Connection 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 No More Ding Dongs 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Scatify 1.40 2.3 4-1
10 10 Typhoon Tommy 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Novinophobia 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Aloha Chrome 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Tiger Strength 30.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Pat Can’t Count 30.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Grey Power 30.00 9.6 18-1
5 5 Canyahearmeknockin 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Voldemort 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Berlin Wall 3.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Magnify 4.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Cowboy Mike 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Ghazaaly 6.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Big Bet Jafinsafa 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Mc Vay 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sammy Davis 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Track Tiger 4.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Won for Lou 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Lucky and Gone 15.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Ventry Strand 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Classico 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Honey’s Choice 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Caro Buono (FR) 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Forced Entry 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Super Corredora 1.00 2 4-1
2 2 Bank Shot 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 French Blue 4.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 My Love Caroline 10.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Cee Drew 5.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Piney Woods 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lilo Lil 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lubie’s Music 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Sandy Street 15.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Bint Al Dandy (IRE) 2.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Surf Song 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Victorious Dream (IRE) 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Tipitap 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Vow to Resiliency 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Improbable U 8.00 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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