March 24, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Crown the Kitten | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Buymeabond | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Malko (IRE) | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Bourbon Soul | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Hay Dude (GB) | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Excessive Kid | 4.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Unusual Meeting | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 4 | Little Scotty | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Eagle Screams | 5.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 14 | 7 | Just Kidding | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Comes the Dream | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Saint Dermot | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 13 | 6 | Conquest Daddyo | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 11 | 5 | Cardiac | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Once On Whiskey | 1.60 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Paddock Pick | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Facts Matter | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Upo | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Honor Guard | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | It’s a New Year | 10.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Bad Ju Ju | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Late ‘n Left | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Fair Regis | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Powder | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Always Believe | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Time for Ebby | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Clem Dela Clem | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Huddle | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Animo | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Fly First Class | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Bob’s Bad Boy | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Hit the Seam | 5.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 13 | 10 | Black Storm | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Sir Eddie | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Celturian | 10.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Sidepocket Action | 10.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Brickhouse | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 12 | 9 | Dynamic Duo | 50.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Wound Tight | 12.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Santa Monica S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Paradise Woods | 1.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Selcourt | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Marley’s Freedom | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Skye Diamonds | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Just a Little Hope | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Tengs Rhythm | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Lucky Lula | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Two Timing Lucy | 10.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Palace Paynter | 3.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Summer Down Now | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Creative Spark | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Stylist | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Quizlet | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Sunset Melody | 30.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Treasure Hunter | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Quick Finish | 1.80 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Bad Boy Leroy | 3.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Spokane Eagle | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Caray | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | General Mach Four | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Rainbow Squall | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Oh My Soul | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Venice | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | My Princess Taylor | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Dee Way to Go | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Wampus | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Ride Lady Ride | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Heather’s Wish | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mongolian Humor | 10.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Calimonco Action | 30.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Stakes) – San Luis Rey S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Frank Conversation | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Itsinthepost (FR) | 1.20 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Hayabusa One (FR) | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Rye | 8.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Colonist | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Saltini | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Play Hard to Get | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Aquaphobia | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Responsibleforlove (IRE) | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Oscar Dominguez (IRE) | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | No Comparison | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Anita G. | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Reckless Charm | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Velvet Jones | 1.80 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Singleforareason | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sharp Holiday | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Carrie | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Pray Anyway | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Avaudrey | 20.00 | 8.2 | 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.