Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 10, 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
1 1 Unwritten Code 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Phenom 1.40 2.1 4-1
5 5 Teen Drama 2.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Aventapp 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Paleo’s Princess 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Awesome Taylor 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Patron d’Oro 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Wegonahavagoodtime 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Slew’s Joy 5.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Stay in the Game 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Heartfullofstars 4.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 El Diablo Rojo 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Charge for Gold 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 King of Gosford (GB) 2.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Final Boss 4.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Always On Cay 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Raging Torrent 3.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Lawless World 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Mighty Kai 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bag’s Gold 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mor Tequila 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Crowning Gold 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Soul of Midnight 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Trusty Rusty 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Erebus 8.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Elector 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Khantaro d’Oro 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Pioneer Prince 1.80 1.3 3-1
1 1 Quintecents 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Six Magpies (IRE) 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Nobel Gary 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Running for Cosi 30.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Soldatna 6.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Zafiro Anejo 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dont Fight the Fed 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Minister Shane 5.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Man O Rose 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Left Hand Man 10.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Crypto Craze 4.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Buck Owens 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Trinidad 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Jamming Eddy 4.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Desmond Doss 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (China Doll S.) – China Doll S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Medoro 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Antifona (FR) 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Zona Verde (IRE) 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Mo Fox Givin 4.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Girl of My Dreams 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Visually 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dance Man 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cody Boy 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Last Call Paul 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Vols 20.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Final Storm 2.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Spot D’ Oro 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 T One D Flour Free 30.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Square D’ Oro 6.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Cir Johnny 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ferociously 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tiz Tok 8.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Creative Way 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Canelo 4.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Montana 2.50 5.6 11-1
5 5 Seattle Breakout 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Take Charge Curly 8.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Flint Stroll 12.00 9 17-1

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.