Santa Anita Picks- 2025 Robert B. Lewis Derby Prep (Sat 2/1)

The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Saturday features the Robert B. Lewis 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: 12:00 PM PT Starter Optional Claiming $34k – 1 1/8 M Turf – Field of 10 runners

• #6 DEALERS SPECIAL (7-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #5 EL REY REY (6-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #8 HURRICANE WAY (6-1): Contender. The 89 speed rating is among the best in the field. Could wear these ones down late.
• #4 SPEARFISH (10-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 8 – 4

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:28 PM PT Claiming $22k – 5 1/2 F Dirt – Field of 8 runners

• #6 STAN FROM MALIBU (6-5): Top pick. Goes out for the combination of Berrios and Gaines. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #2 CODY BOY (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 OCASEK (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #1 NOVINOPHOBIA (20-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:57 PM PT Santa Monica Stakes $200k – 7 F Dirt – Field of 4 runners

• #2 HOPE ROAD (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
• #1 RICHI (9-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 SPLENDORA (5-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Could wear these ones down late.
• #3 KOPION (7-5): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 3

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:28 PM PT Robert B. Lewis Stakes $200k – 1 M Dirt – Field of 5 runners

• #2 CITIZEN BULL (6-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #3 RODRIGUEZ (7-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 MADAKET ROAD (5-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 CLOCK TOWER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 4

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:01 PM PT Allowance Optional Claiming $61k – About 6 1/2 F Downhill Turf – Field of 14 runners

• #5 CORNELIA FORT (12-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #13 LOVIN’ ON THE RUN (15-1): Contender. Productive recent form.
• #11 VENGANZA (12-1): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 WORD PLAY (3-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 13 – 11 – 4

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:34 PM PT Megahertz Stakes $100k – 1 M Turf – Field of 7 runners

• #1 LIGURIA (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 SAREEHA (2-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 MAHINA (5-1): Worth a look. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #5 OMAHA GIRL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:06 PM PT Allowance Optional Claiming $63k – 6 F Dirt – Field of 6 runners

• #5 PILOT COMMANDER (3-2): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 SEE THROUGH IT (6-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 SLIDER (9-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #3 MANITOWISH (10-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 3

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:37 PM PT Thunder Road Stakes $100k – 1 M Turf – Field of 9 runners

• #9 SEAL TEAM (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #3 ZIO JO (10-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #5 ASTRONOMER (6-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #7 EL POTENTE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 5 – 7

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:08 PM PT Maiden Special Weight $60k – 6 F Dirt – Field of 9 runners

• #6 LETMEIN (5-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 BERLIN WALL (2-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Speed figures match this group well.
• #9 CHASING RYTER (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #8 OUTWORKER (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 9 – 8

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:39 PM PT Allowance Optional Claiming $61k – 1 M Turf – Field of 11 runners

• #1 FREEPORT JOE (15-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #8 HEART HEADED (5-1): Major Player. Productive recent form.
• #6 JEWELED SHILLELAGH (7-2): Major Player. Morning Line suggests this gelding is all systems go for the first start.
• #4 STAMP MY PASSPORT (10-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 6 – 4

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