Santa Anita Picks: 5 Stakes Saturday

The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Saturday features the Snow Chief Stakes presented by City National Bank. Check out our Santa Anita picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 REALLY THIRSTY (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #7 STOP DIGGING (4-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 QUICK KATE (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #2 CLUBHOUSE BRIDE (3-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 4 – 2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 SMOKEM IF U GOTTEM (9-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 SMILING BEAST (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 KISNA (6-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 LEVI (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 3

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:06 PM PT; Thor’s Echo Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #1 THE CHOSEN VRON (2-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 104 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #3 BIG CITY LIGHTS (5-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Gets a top-notch pilot in Hernandez.
• #5 CALIFORNIA TIGER (12-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 MOOSE MITCHELL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 4

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:38 PM PT; Crystal Water Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

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• #4 KINGS RIVER KNIGHT (1-1): Best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 OLD PAL (3-1): Fringe Contender. Glatt is a good bet at the meet.
• #6 CARMELITA’S MAN (6-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #2 COALINGA ROAD (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:10 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 WILLOW COVE (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
• #3 ACE ACE BABY (5-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 CASTAGNA (3-1): Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot.
• #8 NEEZER DALTON (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 8

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:42 PM PT; Fran’s Valentine Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 STAY AND SCAM (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 ABHITA (10-1): Contender. Comes home strong.
• #10 ROSE DAWSON (12-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 CARMEN MIRANDA (7-2): Fringe Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 3 – 10 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:14 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 IRISH WAHINE (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #2 TIZZY TWISTER (4-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 WISHTHEYALLCOULDBE (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 WHIMSICAL HEIR (4-1): Major Player. Glatt is the leading trainer in the standings. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 6

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:46 PM PT; Snow Chief Stakes presented by City National Bank $125k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 CURLIN’S KAOS (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group.
• #1 SHADY TIGER (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. D’Amato is a good bet at the meet.
• #4 TWO BY FOUR (6-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 FINAL STORM (6-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 8

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:18 PM PT; Melair Stakes $125k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 GRAND SLAM SMILE (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #7 ROBERTA’S LOVE (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #3 LORETTA LYNN (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 SAFA (4-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM PT; Allowance $55k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 OUR BUCKY CHARM (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top jock on the circuit with Hernandez.
• #10 LEFT HAND MAN (7-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 SPIRITUAL ADVISOR (12-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #9 EDDIE’S LAST (6-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 11 – 10 – 1 – 9