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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 13, 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
4 4 Geometry 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Promissio 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Gem Mint Ten 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Empire’s Classic 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Smooth Salute 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Sketchy 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Irish Element 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Brahms Mendelssohn 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Next Trick 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Stage Run 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Silversmith 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Go Trigger Cut 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rachel’s Gig 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Smiling Tizzy 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 White Mountain 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Grandisimo 4.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Mischief Moments 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Fincairn 30.00 6 11-1
2 2 Spun Not Stirred 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sugar Reign 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cosmo Friday 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Tulavia’s World 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Hot Rod Christine 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Pantages 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Greys Over Bays 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Hard Hearted 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Olivia 1.80 SCRATCH
9 9 Our Agenda 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gogotiz 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Good Golly Dolly 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Willow in the Wind 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 She’s Back 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Julia Street 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Real Lucky in Love 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Susie’s Loaded 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shangrilama (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Shin Jidai (GB) 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Candy Bar 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Headed for Om 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Special Flower 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Invincible Molly (GB) 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Petite Treat 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Tam’s Little Angel 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Lamporghini 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dorie Miller 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Stay in Line 1.80 1.2 2-1
1 1 Lavender Love 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Ryan’s Girl 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Buds N Suds 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Broadway Unions 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Windribbon 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Hey Brother 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 The Big Cheeseola 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Binging 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Habeas 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Winds of Freedom 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Carol’s Comic 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Devil Moon 20.00 10 19-1
1 1 Man Child 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 John Metcalfe 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Flash of Lightning 4.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Robin Olds 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Dr. Filkins 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Chief Resident 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Practical Blame 10.00 4.3 8-1
11 10 Positive Times 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Doing Time 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Big Vengeance 20.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Passion D Oro 30.00 SCRATCH
10 98 Beeblebrox 0.00 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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