Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 28, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Miso Phansy 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 How About Pavel 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Lady Mendelssohn 2.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 A Fleet Ride 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Orange Thunder 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tiger Queen 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Discrepancy 1.80 4.5 8-1
4 4 Chollima 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Icy Mischief 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Woodbine Way 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Just Is 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Queen of the Track 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nafisa 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cailin Dana 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Runyon Canyon 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Current Affair 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Beyond Lucky 2.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Honky Tonk Rhythm 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Broadway Venus 0 0-1
3 3 Broadway Venus 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Liquid Spirit 10.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Gracie’s Big Day 1.80 2.6 5-1
5 5 Thirsty Trickster 2.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Thirsty Destiny 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Cioppina Pasadina 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cyprus Moon 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Girvin Gal 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Headstrong Ways 4.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Spanish Cara (IRE) 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Ready to Dare 5.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Pondicherry 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Global Consort 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Ada Thorne 20.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Motet 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Cause I’m Perfect 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Approval Rating 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Union Heiress 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Silver Flirt 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Empress Lorrayne 1.60 4.3 8-1
9 9 Thirsty Nic 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Our Lovin Feelin 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Mamarando 30.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Beverly T 30.00 6 11-1
8 8 Little Venus 30.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Smokem Hot Girl 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Coalinga Road 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Escape Artist 20.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 El Rey Rey 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 4.50 2 4-1
9 9 None Above the Law 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Zalamo (FR) 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Blamethegoodtimes 6.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Invigorated 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Nitti (IRE) 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bartholdy 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Cowboy Mike 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 See Through It 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Il Bellator 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 American Admiral 4.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Barely Funtional 15.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Princess of Time 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Smiling Forever 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Have Patience 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Practical Dazzle 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Danzig Til Dawn 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Club Teaser 12.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Garden Party 2.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Coconut Girl 20.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Lucky C 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Turkey Bird 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 G’oro 6.00 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.