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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
7 7 Danzing Wild Cat 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 High King 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Just a Graze 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Throwin Heat 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nineteenth Hole 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Benny’s Puzzle 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Desert Hawk 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Selsae 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tom’s Star 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Union Heiress 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet Delta Dawn 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Faithful Truth 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 A Fleet Ride 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 On the Whim 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Man O Rose 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Flyover 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Speedy Wilson 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Drop Um 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sharons Angels 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Montana Jet 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cruisin for Cali 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bucks Action 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rich Night 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dutton’s Song 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Idessia 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Apple Pie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 O K Rose 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Goodnight Nellie 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bessie Coleman 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lamporghini 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Sexy Blue 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Honey Bucket 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Syntax 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Spotted Haze 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fibonaccis Ride 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Orange Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mendelssohns Angel 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Aloha Chrome 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Irish Element 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Uncle Evco 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Macho Man 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 One Happy Dude 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gentleman Rancher 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sand Bagger 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Running Spartan 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Broheim 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 R Danny Boy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Silver Ice 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Irish Rebel 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Maximon 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Missile Cruiser 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 My Box of Light 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ima Track Star 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Grey’s Boy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Alpine Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Smarty Nose 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Barsabas 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Reef City 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 The Big Cheeseola 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lampy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rassler 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Golden River 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Details Matter 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sunset Storm 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Binging 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bet the Om 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Have Style 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Genuine Grace 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Run With Liberty 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Baby Needs Shoes 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cammy’s Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Ruth 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Humidity 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Maggles McGee 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tate Batz 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Risky Pleasure 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Alix 0.00 1 2-1

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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