Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 23, 2025

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hot Legs Romolo 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mio Bambino 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Belly Up 2.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Naftis 2.50 4.5 9-1
7 7 Bronko Nagurski 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Tallis 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 New York Dreams (GB) 30.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 The Key Is Unity 12.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 My Ransom 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gray Frost 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Dorine’s Wild Cat 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Vulin 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Morning Addiction 4.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Hollywood Mistress 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (China Doll S.) – China Doll S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Take Another Card 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Amorita 4.00 2 4-1
1 1 Tequilaandtherapy 10.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Will Then 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Casalu 1.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Upstart Yankee 8.00 1 2-1
7 6 Square Cat 2.50 1.4 3-1
6 5 Wegonahavagoodtime 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 3 Nauvoo 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 1 Grazen Sun 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 98 Erebus 0.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Clever Clover 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 King of Clubs 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Blame the Classic 10.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Moogie Son 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 D D S Express 12.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Silent Heat 30.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Rodrigoknows 4.00 4 8-1
9 9 Fly the Sky 15.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Big George 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Spiritual Advisor 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Santa Barbarian 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spun Not Stirred 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Uncle Evco 2.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Cano for the Win 1.80 4.3 8-1
8 8 Toppers At Seaside 30.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 The Gypsy Cowboy 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Kersting Court 12.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Sawtooth Bow 20.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Lookin for Curly 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Big City Miss 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Less Is More 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 We the Hobby 3.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Hello Kid O Kid O 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Suntory Time 5.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Expressive Love 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Big Whoosh 15.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Wink and a Grin 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Big Pop 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Raising Silver 8.00 2 4-1
4 4 No Cap 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Rousing Jewel 2.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Dorie Miller 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Lady Maryann 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Doncic 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Simplexity (IRE) 8.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Mega Moon 3.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Don’t Swear Dave 6.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Hacking It Up 10.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Whatmakessammyrun 5.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 My Summer Dream 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Gypsy Tears 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Raging Waters 30.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 North Country 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Moody Jim (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

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.