Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 29, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Broski (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Rank 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Mythical Reel (IRE) 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Unrivaled Hero 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Prayer 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Rowan August 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 West Is West 30.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Skyquist 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tapatia Leah 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Booster Club 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Bottom Dollar 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Brandon’s Girl 4.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Sexy Blue 6.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Jolie Candy 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Charmed Dream 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 My Eliana 20.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Little Silver Girl 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (San Carlos S.) – San Carlos S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pilot Commander 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Vlahos 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Fort Bragg 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 For All Mankind 3.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Spirit of Makena 10.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Just a Graze 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Annan 2.50 2.4 5-1
9 8 Going Nowhere 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Canani 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Fight Back 4.50 3.6 7-1
10 9 Sir Tom 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 6 Glass of Jameson 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 7 Maxville 30.00 5.3 10-1
6 5 Fincairn 30.00 6.7 13-1
4 98 Dawkins 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Brother o’ Brien 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Union Wave 5.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Right Hand Ryder 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Supermazel 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Lord Wimborne (IRE) 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Mischief’s Thirsty 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Chief Jackson 30.00 6 11-1
11 11 Oh Great (IRE) 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Wild Wager 30.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Divine Rascal 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Happy Does 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Ivory Moon 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Unwritten Code 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Lady Gregory 3.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Lamporghini 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Champagne Camie 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Tiergarten 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Over Attracted 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Corporal Violette (IRE) 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Dr. Ray D. 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Happy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sir Maximus 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bowtie Boys 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Battle Cruiser 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Petesoldfashioned 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Cupid’s Crusader 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Big Bet 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Supermax 6.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Swift Stephan 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Tiger Strength 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Wilshire S.) – Wilshire S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Alpha Bella 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Uncorked (AUS) 2.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Tahini 15.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Tirupati 1.40 3.4 6-1
4 4 Desert Rhapsody 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Sophisticate 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Big Hug 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Devil Among Us 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kangaroo Court 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Momad 5.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Tessuto 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Positivity 4.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Touchdown Brown 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Mbagnick (CHI) 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Shortman 30.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Grubauer 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Halstyn Rose 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Inner Fury (IRE) 6.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Sunglow (IRE) 2.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Tahiti Iti 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Eastwick 8.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Motet 30.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Auntie 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Insolenta 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Into the Hall 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Velocity 10.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Sweet Gem 20.00 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.