Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 16, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ghostly Act 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Antibes 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Billbernjoejohnick 3.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Defensor Fortis 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Forty Niner Gold 2.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Getemdusty 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Yo Yo Mama 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Gungagungagalunga 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Unkept Secret 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Glory of Chrome 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Sweet Millie 2.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Pasadena S.) – Pasadena S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Island Cruiser 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Guy Named Joe 5.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Stay Hot 1.60 1.4 3-1
4 4 Lord Bullingdon 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Uncle Truly 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Show Card 0 0-1
4 4 Ms Bo J 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Vegas Condo 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Show Card 2.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Sweet Gem 20.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Disposition 5.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Quick Brown Fox 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 The Shushala 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quick Kate 3.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Shamrockin 5.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Recalcitrant 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Clubhouse Bride 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Can’t Sleep 2.50 6.1 12-1
9 9 Dorie Miller 12.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Panda Peak 15.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Crown of Hope 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Matanzas Creek 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 I Don’t Get It 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Hey Brother 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Fifth Street 3.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Havildar 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Pop d’Oro 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Let Seamus Go 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Shot of Courage 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 American Glory (GB) 3.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Sketchy 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Chasing Rain 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Bartholdy 4.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Indispensable 4.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Nitti (IRE) 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (San Carlos S. Presented By Fanduel Tv) – San Carlos S. Presented By Fanduel Tv

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Elwood Blues 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 The Chosen Vron 0.60 1.3 2-1
4 4 Ghost of Midnight 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 6 Super Chief 30.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 5 McLaren Vale 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 98 See Through It 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 St Ignacio 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Caribbean King 3.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Telos 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Circleofchampions 10.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Smooth Salute 5.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Gold Council 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 My Ransom 50.00 7 13-1
9 9 Precision Strike 6.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Lahaina Flavor 4.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Arrogates Spirit 6.00 10 19-1

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.