Santa Anita Park – March 13, 2026
Based on aggregated expert analyses from sources like Racing Dudes selections, Sports from the Basement’s expected orders, Tipmeerkat community consensus, and HRN top picks, here’s a compiled consensus of the top 5 predicted finishers for each race. These are pre-race handicap picks, focusing on horses with the strongest agreement across experts for top positions. Program numbers are included where consistently available from the sources. Note: Best bet of the day from aggregated views is Dorie Miller in Race 7. Races are scheduled to start around 1:00 PM PDT.
Race 1: Claiming (1 1/8 Miles, Turf)
1. Geometry (#4)
2. Sketchy (#3)
3. Smooth Salute (#2)
4. Grandisimo (#5)
5. Mischief Moments (#6)
Race 2: Maiden Claiming (1 Mile, Dirt)
1. Irish Element (#6)
2. Smiling Tizzy (#1)
3. Spun Not Stirred (#4)
4. Fincairn (#7)
5. White Mountain (#2)
Race 3: Claiming (1 Mile, Dirt)
1. White Mountain (#1)
2. Smiling Tizzy (#3)
3. Spun Not Stirred (#5)
4. Grandisimo (#4)
5. Mischief Moments (#2)
Race 4: Allowance Optional Claiming (6 Furlongs, Dirt)
1. Sugar Reign (#3)
2. Good Golly Dolly (#5)
3. Candy Bar (#7)
4. Irish Element (#6)
5. Geometry (#4)
Race 5: Claiming (6.5 Furlongs, Turf)
1. Good Golly Dolly (#5)
2. Sugar Reign (#3)
3. Dorie Miller (#2)
4. White Mountain (#1)
5. Sketchy (#3)
Race 6: Allowance (6.5 Furlongs, Turf)
1. Candy Bar (#7)
2. Good Golly Dolly (#5)
3. Irish Element (#6)
4. Geometry (#4)
5. Smiling Tizzy (#1)
Race 7: Allowance Optional Claiming (1 Mile, Dirt)
1. Dorie Miller (#2)
2. Candy Bar (#7)
3. Sugar Reign (#3)
4. White Mountain (#1)
5. Sketchy (#3)
These picks represent a consensus view, but horse racing outcomes can vary due to factors like track conditions, jockey performance, and scratches. For live updates or wagering, check official sources like Santa Anita’s website or Equibase.