March 18, 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Mining Diamonds | 1.80 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Just Be Held | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tiz Mi Haina | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Empress Rules | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Del Mar Diva | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Royal Astronomer | 10.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | I’m No Patsy | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Rosie My Rosie | 1.20 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Where’s the D | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Honor Maker | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Jill Madden | 4.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Veronica Bay | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Jimmy the Bull | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Mongolian Groom | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Crazy Uncle Rick | 1.20 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Nova | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Earnednevergiven | 3.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Imperial Legacy | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Risky Proposition | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Gray Admiral | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Zippy Groom | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Black Site | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Shackalov | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Touchdown U S C | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Shifty Dancer | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Bob’s All In | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Shining Armada | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Radio Chatter | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Dizzy Diva | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Yalla | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Sonnet’s Joy | 15.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Magicalchic | 20.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Angela’s Rose | 15.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Yuvetsi | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Phantom Proton | 3.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Spectator | 1.60 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | She’s No Drama | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dis Smart Cat | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Ms Wakaya | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Stringent | 5.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tina’s Exchange | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Hoffenheim | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Grazen Sky | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tony Blackjack | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Quality Line | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Elwood J | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Royal Opera House (IRE) | 12.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Santa Ana S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Fault | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Madam Dancealot (IRE) | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Sassy Little Lila | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | How Unusual | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Midnight Crossing (IRE) | 4.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Laseen (IRE) | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Evo Campo (IRE) | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Lucy De | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Majestic Angel | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Champagne Honey | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Boom Boom Bango | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Donut Girl | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Whatyouciswhatuget | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Paprika | 4.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sweet Maria | 10.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | I Adore You | 20.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Full Court | 20.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 |
| 3 | 3 | A Little Romance | 12.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
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.