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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 20, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rethink 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kinzlee’scharisma 10.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Fancy Lady 1.80 4.1 8-1
4 4 Prestige Fungson 5.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Ou La La 3.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Song and Dance 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Debbies Gettinghot 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Rollinwithpolan 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Kiki Ride 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Shady Gem 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Ottis Betts 3.00 2 4-1
8 8 Hungover 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 I’malwaysthirsty 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 My Man Joe Roldan 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Call Me Cory 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Post Game 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 One More Time 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Let’s Be Frank 2.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sabino Canyon 3.00 4 8-1
1 1 Imagineer 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Uecker 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fionello 2.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Southern Melodee 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Scatalotadingdong 8.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Tiggrrr Whitworth 30.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 What a Gift 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Bandolero 30.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Smoovin Saturday 1.80 SCRATCH
1 1 Gentleman Rancher 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jasmine 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Slice 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Weekend Princess 2.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Confidentiality 4.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 La Cantina Rossa 30.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Govern 30.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Poor Val 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sounds Lucky 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hacking It Up 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tigerhon (FR) 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Harcyn 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Don’t Swear Dave 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Galland de Besos 15.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Commander (FR) 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Mubtadaa 3.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Yogi Boy 10.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Chasin Munny 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 So I’m Told 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Central Dispatch 1.80 SCRATCH
11 11 Player B 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jaguar Jon 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 One Smokin Dude 12.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Special Club 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Tiger in My Tank 8.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Known Idea 3.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Spiritual Advisor 10.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Uncle Chilly 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Wild Jewels 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Cody Boy 10.00 5 9-1
11 11 Clever Clover 15.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Minister Shane 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Celestial Skies 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 West Fresno 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Play for Me 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Daddygaveittome 4.00 2 4-1
8 8 Dancing Thru Fire 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Smiling Rapper 15.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Little Originaire 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Bitter Truth 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 By the Moonlight 10.00 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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