Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 22, 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
3 3 Just a Graze 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Danzing Wild Cat 2.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 High King 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Desert Hawk 12.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Benny’s Puzzle 4.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Nineteenth Hole 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Throwin Heat 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Union Heiress 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tom’s Star 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Selsae 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Sweet Delta Dawn 1.60 5.4 10-1
6 6 Faithful Truth 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 A Fleet Ride 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Sensational Star S.) – Sensational Star S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Flyover 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Man O Rose 1.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Speedy Wilson 4.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 On the Whim 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Drop Um 15.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cruisin for Cali 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dutton’s Song 3.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Sharons Angels 2.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Rich Night 3.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Bucks Action 4.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Montana Jet 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Spotted Haze 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Goodnight Nellie 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Honey Bucket 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Mendelssohns Angel 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Bessie Coleman 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 O K Rose 3.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Orange Thunder 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Apple Pie 8.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Lamporghini 30.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Syntax 10.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Fibonaccis Ride 12.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Idessia 2.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Sexy Blue 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Irish Element 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Macho Man 4.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Uncle Evco 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 One Happy Dude 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Aloha Chrome 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Gentleman Rancher 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Broheim 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Irish Rebel 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Running Spartan 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Sand Bagger 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Maximon 3.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Missile Cruiser 30.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Ima Track Star 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 R Danny Boy 30.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Silver Ice 30.00 7 13-1
10 10 Grey’s Boy 5.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 My Box of Light 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Big Cheeseola 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Details Matter 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 Bet the Om 20.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Rassler 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Reef City 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Alpine Thunder 6.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Smarty Nose 30.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Golden River 8.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Lampy 30.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Barsabas 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Sunset Storm 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Binging 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Tate Batz 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Maggles McGee 2.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Cammy’s Girl 15.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Alix 20.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Baby Needs Shoes 4.00 4 8-1
4 4 Humidity 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Genuine Grace 30.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Lady Ruth 30.00 6 11-1
11 11 Run With Liberty 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Have Style 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Risky Pleasure 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.