Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 14, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Not A Sinner (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Skatingthroughlife 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Nikolina 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Rehearsal (IRE) 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Wildfire Princess 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Lady Maryann 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Rich of Joy 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rousing Jewel 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Love Our Family 1.60 2.2 4-1
5 5 A Rousing Babe 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Tiergarten 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Perfect Life 3.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (San Simeon S.) – San Simeon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Quereme Pass (ARG) 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Genius Jimmy 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 3.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Sumter 2.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Seal Team (GB) 4.00 5 9-1
4 4 Gran Oriente (CHI) 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Last Call Paul 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mighty Kai 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Malibu Rocks 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Mongolian Max 1.80 3.8 7-1
5 5 Elegant Life 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Dark Marcus 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bro Bro 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Its a Cinch 4.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Grazed 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Maury Wills 4.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 Double Jab 5.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Chromeflash 30.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Disko Tribute 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Frank Bullitt 6.00 7 13-1
10 10 Tiz’s Harbor 30.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Raging Waters 30.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Dynodave 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kid Dynasty 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Soi Ngern 1.60 2.3 4-1
1 1 Treximo 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Charmz Away 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Cosmic Trail 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Nash for Cash 30.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Iron Man Cal 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tempus Volat 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Namaron (GER) 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lord Bullingdon 15.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Balladeer 5.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Captain Choochies 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Centrodelantero 3.50 5.4 10-1
9 9 Rastaman Vibe 15.00 5.6 10-1
8 8 Deer District 8.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Grogu 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 No Cap 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Oveta’s Hobby 8.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Into the Hall 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Our Moonlight 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Artisma 2.00 5 9-1
3 3 Scary Fast Ride 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 A Great Shaking 4.00 1 2-1
14 14 Danzing Daisy 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Up for the Hunt 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Grazeninthegrass 10.00 5.6 11-1
13 13 Conquest Sue 10.00 6 11-1
10 10 Midnight Cowgirl 6.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Melba Montgomery 8.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Furia 12.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 She’s No Quant 6.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Jackpot Clover 15.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Intuitivebynature 15.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Kool Mariah 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Ohmyom 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Balaza 3.50 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.