Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 28, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hey Lil Lady 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Meagher (IRE) 2.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Fancy Facts 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 How Lovely (IRE) 5.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Princess Midnight 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Singlemore 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Hondo Crouch 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Bazooka Charlie 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Pop Paul 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Bolt Zapper 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Wilshire S.) – Wilshire S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rashmi 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Artois 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Antifona (FR) 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Walk’n the Beach 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Elsa Dutton 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Manhattan Beauty 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Dad’s Bad Bunny 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Miss Hot and Cold 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Montage Blue 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Despite 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Justivar 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Channel Place 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Holly Goquickly (FR) 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Springline 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Velvet Lilly 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Isntsheloverly 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Global Consort 10.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Heavenly Belle 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My Kat 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pride of Queens 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Final Table Lady 3.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Flamingo Star 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Lady Detective 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Om Time Gal 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 Yacowlef (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Ballyvaughan Gig 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Re Armed Jon 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Irish Royalty 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Helicity 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Supersonic Blue 10.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Enterdadragon 10.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Fomo Joe 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 One Step Beyond 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Throwthefirstpunch 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Actung Baby 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Offleethirsty 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Carl Erskine 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Bossing Mo 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Southern Sig 15.00 8 15-1
3 3 Honoring Autism 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Big Bill 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Curlin Command 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Jimmy Winkfield 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Colonel Slade 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Royal Rumor 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Almost There 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Its the Bandit 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Wasting Aces 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Gilchrist 30.00 10 19-1
4 4 Hondo’s Gold 30.00 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.