March 8, 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 Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Big Bad Gary | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 7 | Impression | 1.60 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Cats Blame | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Hoover Tower | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Kopitar | 3.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Papa Gulf | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Street to Indy | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Black Storm | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | You’ll Be Lucky | 30.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Zoomin In | 12.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Anziyan Cat | 50.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Longden (GB) | 1.80 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Regulate | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Core Beliefs | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | American All Star | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Draft Pick | 3.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Western Warrior | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Perfection Tale | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Sawbuck | 4.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Spend It | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Second Gear | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Warren’s Fandango | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Beloved Holiday | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Tequila Blanco | 6.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Super Duper Cooper | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Trustworthy | 3.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Spokane Eagle | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Two Thirty Five | 3.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Old School Ike | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Arch Prince | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Kaleidoscope Kid | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Shazara | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Just a Little Hope | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Pantsonfire (IRE) | 3.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Do the Dance | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Fizzy Friday (GB) | 3.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Nodiac (IRE) | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cordiality | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Citizen Kitty | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Pricedtoperfection | 5.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Beautiful Becca | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Starlite Style | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Lucky Staxx | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Defense Minister | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Path of Exile | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Wise Curlin | 8.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Is Trevor Clever | 3.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Vegas Itch | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Royal Rebel | 30.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Lighthouse Point | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Popular Kid | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Desert General | 3.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Preacher Roe | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Trapalanda | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Rolls Royce Deal | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Drouillard | 4.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Plain Wrap | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Oh Scatty Oh | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Agent Nine T Nine | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Carrie | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Subic Bay | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Duranga | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Hotsy Dotsy | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Road Test | 4.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Pirate Flag | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Tizno’s Dilemma | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | So Golden | 6.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Empress Rules | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Wicked Old Fashion | 6.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Christy Jackson | 15.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
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.