March 2, 2018 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.
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, 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)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Hailey’s Kid Comet | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Tribute to Oscar | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Save Ground | 1.80 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Wild Lando | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 4 | Tatar | 4.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | Dial Me In | 6.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Accreditation | 10.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 5 | Son of the South | 20.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Siege of Vicksburg | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Tea for Tam | 1.80 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tell Your Mama | 3.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tequila Sunrise | 2.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Malibu Model | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | End of Now | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Southern Thunder | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Fire to the Wire | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Many Treats | 20.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Topgallant | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sagittari | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Knowitallhousewife | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Angela’s Rose | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Jeweled | 1.20 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Tenthousandreasons | 4.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Radio Chatter | 2.50 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | My Alchemist | 4.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Louder California | 30.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Prize Ticket | 15.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sonnet’s Joy | 30.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Mraseel (IRE) | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Silverspun Pickup | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 7 | Dr. Ann | 3.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Neon Gypsy | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Tapitha Bonita | 12.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Uno Trouble Maker | 5.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | An Eddie Surprise | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Empress of Lov | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Holy Diver | 30.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Forbidden Command | 1.80 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Ipray | 3.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Hope She Will | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Veronica Bay | 15.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Jill Madden | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Honor Maker | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | I’m No Patsy | 20.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Blondy’s Reward | 10.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Ten Blessings | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Excitations | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Red Lightning | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Law Abidin Citizen | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Dr. Dorr | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | River Echo (GB) | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Multiplier | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Rocko’s Wheel | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Native Treasure | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Boy Howdy | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Madelyn’s Wild Max | 4.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Papa Turf | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Street Vision | 4.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Gonna Fly Now | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Best Two Minutes | 4.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Tough But Nice | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Hitters Park | 10.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
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.