Santa Anita Picks- 2024 Lure Stakes

The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Saturday features the Lure Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita Park picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 PHILIPPA (7-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 ACCURACY (8-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #5 NAFISA (3-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 SCARLET AVENUE (6-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 1 1/4 M Downhill turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 LOTTERY PICK (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 FEARLESS SOLDIER (5-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #6 BRITISH ISLES (9-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 OUBABE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $29k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 TEQUILA TALKIN (2-1): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 SIMPLEXITY (7-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 HAYWOOD (8-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Has experience at this level.
• #4 CODY BOY (8-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 4

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 GRAZEN GATOR (5-1): Top pick. Race feels ripe for an upset. Nice price.
• #5 ONLY AFTER MIDNITE (8-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
• #7 HOW ABOUT PAVEL (3-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 RENATUS (1-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Claiming $23k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 JOINT VENTURE (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Fits well with this group.
• #1 TAISHAN (4-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 LANSDOWNE (10-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 VANZZY (12-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 6

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 CARIBBEAN KING (8-1): Top pick. Cozy inside draw could lead to an upset here.
• #3 QUALITY WINS (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 PROSPER (5-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
• #11 OSAGE CREEK (10-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 10 – 11

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $22k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 VENICE VIBE (5-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Strong early pace figs.
• #2 PEBBLES B AWESOME (7-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 NALA (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 MUJER DE ORO (3-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 6

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Lure Stakes $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 SUMTER (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Could be ready for a top effort. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #9 SEAL TEAM (7-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 EL POTENTE (12-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #5 EXAULTED (4-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 7 – 5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 DON’T TELL TAMMO (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 ICONIC MEMORY (5-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 MUSICAL NUMBER (9-2): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #5 PRINCESS DADDY (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 5

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Saturday

• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring the Athenia Stakes
• Keeneland picks featuring the Grade 2 Lexus Raven Run and the Grade 3 Perryville
• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Lure Stakes
• Woodbine Picks featuring the Grade 3 Ontario Derby

Sunday

• Keeneland picks featuring the Grade 3 Rood and Riddle Dowager Stakes