Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 9, 2024

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, speed ratings, recency, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Give Me the Lute 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Barristan The Bold (GB) 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Cane Creek Road 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Kanderel 4.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Disko Tribute 4.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Silardi 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Devil Moon 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 John Dunbar 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Golf Drama 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Mister Beams 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 L’Enfant Dit 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Magnificent Ride 15.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Dutch Bus 4.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Thrust 6.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Fireman Dan 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Quagmire Magic 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Tiger’s Arrow 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Prosper 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Heart of the Night 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Fleet Feet 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Balthazar 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Vader 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Logan’s Red Falcon 3.00 4 7-1
5 5 Khantaro d’Oro 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Promissio 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Feel the Magic 6.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Winterfell 3.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Canada Gate 3.50 6.1 11-1
5 5 Ball Don’t Lie 6.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Santarena 6.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Pony Express 4.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Vlahos 8.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Uncle Mo’s Gold 20.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 Arabian Flirt 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Thrumps Dream (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Madiha 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Cornelia Fort 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Irish Patsy 4.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Alternate Rock 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Firsttimeinforever 2.50 4.7 9-1
8 8 Myfavoritedaughter 5.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Real Fire 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Irresistible Force 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Santa Ysabel S.) – Santa Ysabel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kinza 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 She’s a Tempest 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Ultimate Authority 4.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Nay V Belle 4.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Where’s My Ring 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Shiloh’s Mistress 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Pacific Rose 30.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Ifuaintfirsturlast 50.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (San Simeon S.) – San Simeon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dancing Buck 0 0-1
7 7 Lane Way 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sumter 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Air Force Red 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Mucho Del Oro 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Irideo (ARG) 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Dancing Buck 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Ottoman Prince (IRE) 8.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Daniel’s Magic 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Mynumerouno (AUS) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Beholder Mile S.) – Beholder Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Adare Manor 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Interstatedaydream 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Coffee in Bed 15.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Green Up 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Desert Dawn 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Kirstenbosch 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sweet Azteca 3.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Window Shopping 20.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Turnerloose 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jane Kendeigh 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Castagna 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Headed for Om 3.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Have Patience 6.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Breezy Blue 12.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Pippa Philipa 4.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Annie Fox 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 Club Teaser 20.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 R Marilyn Lonhro 50.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Lady P 12.00 10.3 19-1
8 8 Envisioned 20.00 11 21-1

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.