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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
5 5 Fancy Facts 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Meagher (IRE) 2.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 How Lovely (IRE) 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Princess Midnight 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Hey Lil Lady 1.60 SCRATCH

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
4 4 Pop Paul 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Bolt Zapper 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Bazooka Charlie 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Rashmi 0.60 1.3 2-1
3 3 Miss Artois 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Antifona (FR) 5.00 3.3 6-1
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
3 3 Dad’s Bad Bunny 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Miss Hot and Cold 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Despite 20.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Montage Blue 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Manhattan Beauty 2.50 SCRATCH

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
3 3 Holly Goquickly (FR) 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Springline 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Velvet Lilly 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Channel Place 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Global Consort 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Isntsheloverly 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Heavenly Belle 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Flamingo Star 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Kat 1.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Final Table Lady 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Om Time Gal 30.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Lady Detective 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Pride of Queens 2.50 SCRATCH

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 3.5 7-1
6 6 Re Armed Jon 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Supersonic Blue 10.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Fomo Joe 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Irish Royalty 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Helicity 8.00 7 13-1
3 3 Enterdadragon 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Throwthefirstpunch 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 One Step Beyond 2.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Bossing Mo 10.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Actung Baby 3.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Offleethirsty 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Honoring Autism 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Southern Sig 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Carl Erskine 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Curlin Command 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Big Bill 2.50 2.4 5-1
9 9 Jimmy Winkfield 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Royal Rumor 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Its the Bandit 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Colonel Slade 6.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Gilchrist 30.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Wasting Aces 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Hondo’s Gold 30.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Almost There 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.

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