March 9, 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 (Starter Handicap)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Image of Joplin | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Lazzam (GB) | 1.80 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Kristi’s Copilot | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Beaumarchais | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Noble Nick | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Saint Dermot | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Rye Patch | 30.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Dressed in Prada | 1.60 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Princess Nicole | 5.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Veiled Heat | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Yalla | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Magicalchic | 10.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Empire Zone | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lake Shore Lady | 20.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Orejas | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Mercer Island | 1.80 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tough It Out | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | At Ease | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Los Gatos | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Midnight Harbor | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Downtowner | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Momma’s Baby Boy | 2.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Moneigh Moproblems | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Kona Coast | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Surfside Sunset | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bellerin | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Super Terrific | 8.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Papa Jazz | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Harliss | 15.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Goodwillambassador | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Onde Ah Mo | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Sellwood | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Point Guard | 6.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Formal Dude | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Samdar | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Camps Bay | 2.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Jack and I | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Chop Chop Charlie | 20.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | War Link | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Cash Pilot | 50.00 | 7.7 | 14-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Saratoga Morning | 12.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | C. C. Zipp | 1.80 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Tangled Up in Ju | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 6 | Conquest Flatterme | 6.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Tee Em Eye | 12.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 12 | 10 | Rizzi’s Honors | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 11 | 9 | Foxy Fresh | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Gemini Journey | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Sally Simpson | 15.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Tuscany Beauty | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Todos Santos | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ransomed | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tiz Deliteful | 20.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Line Drive | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Pasadena Princess | 5.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Miz Tianjin | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Atrevida | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Sapphire Kid | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Trap Queen | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Cinnamon Twist | 15.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Just Be Held | 8.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Albeit | 20.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tiny Tina | 15.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Demigoddess | 30.00 | 8.2 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | Mizzen Glory | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Streak of Luck | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Lostintranzlation | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Lady Espionage | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 9 | Speakers | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Dreamy Gal | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Battleground State | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Mo See Cal | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 13 | 10 | Li’l Grazen | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Almost Reality | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | X S Gold | 5.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Quinnie | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | My Aunt Tillie | 12.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Family Girl | 15.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Fabrication | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 10 | Lolly Express | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Pepe the Legend | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Optic | 2.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Typhoon Harry | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Astro Rider | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Nine Issues | 20.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Sandbed | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sharp Ruler | 12.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | That’s Gold | 20.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Hidden My Way | 20.00 | 8.6 | 16-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Agressivebrawler | 50.00 | 8.6 | 16-1 | |
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.