Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 29, 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 Blutarsky 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eruption 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Flamboyant 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sharons Pharoah 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Off Your Rocker 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Constitution Andi 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Koekkoek (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Turkey Bird 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fire Ban 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Saucier 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bad Manners 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Feisty Red Head 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wolf Hill 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Chief Resident 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Won for Lou 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ahrens 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wave With Envy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Savage Warden 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Punto Forty 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Classico 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Allequin Summer 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Next Trick 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 All About Babes 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stage Run 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 R Danny Boy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wild King 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 He’s a Gangster 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 County Line Kid 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sneaking Candy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tribal 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rostovsky 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Amplitude 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Poor Connection 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Copp 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hornsby 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Proudly Hailed (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (San Carlos S.) – San Carlos S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Judge Miller 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stronghold 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bartholdy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Getaway Car 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cornucopian 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Listenupshance 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Subsanador (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Strange Addiction 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Free and Humble 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shamrockin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Giggle Giggle 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maximun Gold 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Headstrong Ways 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Perfect Life 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Aleramo (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wishtheyallcouldbe 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Quick Kate 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Neezer Dalton 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Clubhouse Cutie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sexy Blue 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rizzleberry Rose 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lady Gambita 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tiger of the Sea 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Timekeeper’s Charm 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ryan’s Girl 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bolt d’Vine 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cailin Dana 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Princess Em Too 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Surf Song 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Going Lucky 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Musical Song 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eternal Reign (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mi Confesion (ARG) 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.