Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 30, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Roman Bronze 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nephele 1.60 1.4 3-1
4 4 Walk Down Colgate 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Saint Shelia 15.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Rebelexis 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Siempre Naman 4.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Tenacious Candy 20.00 4 8-1
7 7 Smiling Rapper 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ready to Pounce 0 0-1
4 4 Joint Venture 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Saqeel 1.40 1.1 2-1
5 5 Keep Movin’ On 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Ready to Pounce 1.80 2.3 4-1
1 1 Royal ‘n Rando 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Silver N Black 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 White Mountain 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 The Gypsy Cowboy 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Sinful King 4.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Toppers Wager 3.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Elegant Life 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Soul Music 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dazzle the Command 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Acero 1.80 1.6 3-1
5 5 In Without Knockin 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Updraft 12.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Beau Brume 20.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Littlebrotherjoey 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Liberty Wolf 15.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Monsieur 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Aggro 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Makenarita 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Buds N Suds 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Readytoriskitall 1.20 5.5 10-1
3 3 Chokechery Shari 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Allihies 15.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Maga Kai 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Mrazek’s Old Dream 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Helicity 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Going Viral 8.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 War to Remember 10.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Charlie Foxtrot 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Decapo 3.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 King Stephen 3.50 5.7 11-1
5 5 Thirty Two Chunk 6.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Redial 12.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Tex 30.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Chief Renegade 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pratchett 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Cody Boy 5.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Mendelssohns Music 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 P Twentytwo 6.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Spiritist 6.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Buckortwo 2.50 7.1 13-1
6 6 Big Splash 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Uplift 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Sensational Star S.) – Sensational Star S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kings River Knight 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 On the Whim 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Clovisconnection 10.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Tom Horn 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Lonesome Stew 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Fast Buck 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Lovesick Blues 15.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Book Smart 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Major Tom 0 0-1
4 4 Big Don’s Smiling 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Runnin Ute 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Major Tom 2.50 2.3 4-1
12 12 Warrens World 10.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Love Candy 20.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Momo’s Kiddo 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Divine Rascal 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Coulthard (IRE) 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Hermelinda’s Fancy 20.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Touch of Zen 30.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Quality Cat 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Roy Hobbs 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Esmeray (IRE) 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mizzyaan 8.00 1.2 2-1
10 10 Paradise Lake 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Strutting (GB) 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Public Assembly 5.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Starts Now 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Cheekiest 30.00 6 11-1
4 4 Big Mama Sue 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Ima Joker 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Tiaraqueen (GB) 15.00 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.