Santa Anita Picks- January 6, 2024: San Vicente Analysis

Santa Anita will run the San Vicente on Saturday’s program. The grade 2 event will be contested at 7 furlongs over the main track. Check out our Santa Anita picks.

Full Card Analysis

Bet all of today’s selections with signup bonuses and promotions at BetDSI.

Santa Anita Picks- Race 1

$65k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on turf; Post: 12:00 PM PT; Entries: 9

• #4 ASHLEYS SANDCASTLE (8-5): Gets the top selection. Is the class of the field. May benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #1 JESSEBEAR (2-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Is the class of the field.
• #6 CANDY ON TOP (6-1): Seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Comes into the race in really good form.
• #3 BLONDZILLA (15-1): A price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 3

Santa Anita Picks- Race 2

$38k Starter Optional Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Post: 12:30 PM PT; Entries: 5

• #5 LONESOME STEW (6-5): Gets the top selection. Is the class of the field. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 MAN CHILD (3-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Has been running against decent company. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #3 CALIFORNIA TIGER (2-1): Isn’t without hope. Is the class of the field.
• #2 EL REY DORADO (5-1): Seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. Has been running against decent company.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 2

Santa Anita Picks- Race 3

$69k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 f on turf; Post: 1:00 PM PT; Entries: 5

• #4 SHE’S GOT A WAY (5-2): Gets the top selection. Is a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #3 CARMEN MIRANDA (9-5): A major player in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #2 KITTY KITANA (6-5): A major player in this race. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 BELLA D (12-1): A price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Comes into the race in really good form. Has been running against decent company.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 2 – 5

Santa Anita Picks- Race 4

$65k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Post: 1:30 PM PT; Entries: 7

• #4 SAFA (8-5): Gets the top selection. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 FIAMINA (5-2): A major player in this race. Has been running against decent company. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #5 CHASING KAT (3-1): Debuts here and will be competitive in this spot. Will run for the combination of Powell and Prat.
• #6 LOVME LIKEAFOOL (15-1): A price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Is the class of the field.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 6

Santa Anita Picks- Race 5

$65k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on turf; Post: 2:00 PM PT; Entries: 12

• #11 E J WON THE CUP (7-2): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Will likely be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #7 UNCHARTED (5-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Will run for the combination of Hanson and Hernandez. Will likely have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run.
• #3 EL REY REY (5-1): Has a shot in this race. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done.
• #2 MONEY MAKES MONEY (4-1): Should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done.

Selections: 11- 7 – 3 – 2

Santa Anita Picks- Race 6

$69k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Post: 2:34 PM PT; Entries: 6

• #4 BIG CITY LIGHTS (2-1): Gets the top selection. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 NEWGATE (4-1): A major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #5 GINOBILI (3-1): Has a shot in this race. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #6 ESCAPE ROUTE (8-1): Isn’t without hope. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 6

Santa Anita Picks- Race 7

$67k Allowance going about 6 1/2 f on downhill turf; Post: 3:07 PM PT; Entries: 9

• #1 LUNAR IMPACT (4-1): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #9 REAL FIRE (12-1): A price horse and is a major player in this race. Is the class of the field. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done.
• #7 TICKLE MY FANCY (5-1): Has a shot in this race. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #4 MISS LIZZY (5-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Is the class of the field.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 7 – 4

Santa Anita Picks- Race 8

$200k San Vicente S. going 7 f on dirt; Post: 3:40 PM PT; Entries: 6

• #3 MUTH (4-5): Gets the best bet of the card. The price is really short, but against a pretty average group this one should be able to win with a B effort. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS
• #2 SLIDER (4-1): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #4 PILOT COMMANDER (5-2): Should improve off the first start and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. Will run for the combination of Baffert and Prat.
• #6 BOLTAGE (12-1): A price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 6

Santa Anita Picks- Race 9

$67k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/8 m on turf; Post: 4:13 PM PT; Entries: 12

• #7 MALTESE FALCON (8-1): Gets the top selection as the longshot play of the day. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Will run for the combination of Powell and Rosario. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #8 RECKLESS SPIRIT (6-1): A major player in this race. Has been running against decent company. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 LEGISLATOR (7-2): A major player in this race. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #11 TESORO (8-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 2 – 11

Betting News Horse Racing Coverage

Betting News provides AI generated handicapping tools for all of the major tracks around the country each and every day.

In addition, Betting News will continue to provide in depth analysis of select racing cards throughout the week.

Monday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 Las Flores

Saturday

• Aqueduct Picks featuring the Jerome
• Gulfstream Park Picks featuring the Ginger Brew
• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 2 San Vicente

Sunday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 Santa Ynez

Kentucky Derby Future Prop

Bet on your favorite horse to win the 2024 Kentucky Derby today. Also, check out our analysis of the top of the market in the Derby futures wagers. Bet the Kentucky Derby future pool on Bovada.

Click here for more information on horse racing terminology, how to read a racing program, and how to bet on the races.