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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 15, 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
7 7 Nineteenth Hole 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Going Nowhere 3.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Shapoval 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Island Paradise 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Star of Delhi 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Wasting Aces 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Beeblebrox 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Maul 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 98 Uffda 0.00 1 2-1
5 4 Outrageous 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Legal Fiction 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Unbridled Scholar 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Cee’s the Image 20.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kelce 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Chapter One 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Bright Eye Bungle (IRE) 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Newton 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Tap the Gin 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Diaghilev 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Melismatic (IRE) 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 98 Alpine Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
5 98 Oobubbakakayo 0.00 1 2-1
4 3 Contrary Chieftain 1.60 2.1 4-1
2 2 Mischiefs Causeway 2.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Mother’s Prayer 6.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beef Winslow 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kokosan 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 None Above the Law 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Baldoro 6.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Cali Cat 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Sir Percival 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Moonlit Sonata 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Crazy Cavalier 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Hotrocket (IRE) 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cash Call 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Thermal 1.60 1.1 2-1
1 1 Magnificat 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Ooty (ARG) 10.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Violeta M (ARG) 30.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Santa Ana S.) – Santa Ana S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mrs. Astor 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Paradise Lake 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Public Assembly 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Take A Breath (GB) 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Resolve 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Hey Jessie 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Starry Night 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Queen Sienna (ARG) 12.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Ima Joker 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 A Thousand Miles 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Catalina Cocktail 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cash in Toknight 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Twisted Humor 1.50 1 2-1
7 7 Big Miss 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Can You Dream 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Love Lock 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Big Coin 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Southern Riff 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Rosa Parks 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Kitty Boom 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Yoga Master (GB) 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Miyako 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Eiffel 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Marian Cross (GB) 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Tequilaandtherapy 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Madonna of Loreto 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Shared Future 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Helga Brandt (IRE) 20.00 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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