Santa Anita Picks- Californian Stakes Analysis

After a short break Santa Anita will return to racing action this weekend. Check out our Santa Anita picks for the graded Californian stakes.

Full Card Analysis

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Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT, $57k Allowance Optional Claiming, about 6 1/2 f on downhill turf, 6 Entries

• #5 BEEF WINSLOW (2-1): Top selection, proven on these conditions, should sit in the second tier and make a well-timed run.
• #4 SHARP AZA TACK (5-2): Major player, good bet to hit the board.
• #2 ZOFFARELLI (4-1): Competitive, class of the field, dangerous on the front end.
• #3 LOVESICK BLUES (5-1): Competitive, solid recent form, ready for a big performance.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 2 – 3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT, $30k Maiden Claiming, 6 f on turf, 9 Entries

• #8 MS MCWHINNEY (5-1): Top selection, makes sense on speed figures, Knapp/Franko-Angeles combination. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #1 SABRES (4-1): Major player, class of the field, pedigree to be a major player.
• #3 COLLECTIVELY (6-1): Major player, dangerous on the front end.
• #5 JAI HO (4-1): Improvement expected, competitive, Glatt/Fresu combination.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 3 – 5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT, $54k Maiden Special Weight, 1 m on dirt, 5 Entries

• #3 DURAN (2-1): Top selection, tactical speed, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #4 NUCLEAR (2-1): Consider for underneath positions, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #1 NORMANDY LANDING (9-5): Consider for underneath positions, proven on these conditions, solid recent form.
• #2 FAST CHAZ (8-1): Consider for underneath positions, well bred, O’Neill/Maldonado combination.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 2

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT, $54k Maiden Special Weight, 6 f on turf, 10 Entries

• #7 TRAVELIN’ SHOW (5-1): Top selection, competitive, Lewis/Kimura combination.
• #2 WESTERN GRIT (4-1): Major player, good bet to hit the board, likely part of the early pace.
• #6 MOTIVATING FORCE (4-1): Competitive, Miller/Fresu combination, class of the field.
• #10 J DUTTON (5-2): Fringe contender, class of the field, runs good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 10

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT, $21k Claiming, 1 m on dirt, 7 Entries

• #2 SOUL OF MIDNIGHT (3-1): Top selection, Stute/Espinoza combination, likely on or near the lead.
• #4 TIZ TOK (5-2): Major player, runs good enough to beat this group.
• #3 SEATTLE BREAKOUT (6-1): Consider for underneath positions, running against decent company.
• #1 EREBUS (6-1): Consider for underneath positions, runs good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:33 PM PT, $54k Maiden Special Weight, 6 f on turf, 10 Entries

• #7 GHOSTLY ACT (5-1): Top selection, competitive, tactical speed for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #8 ANTIBES (7-2): Major player, class of the field, runs good enough to beat this group.
• #4 MOON ICE (4-1): Fringe contender, Baltas/Berrios combination, tactical speed.
• #3 DRIVE FOR SHOW (15-1): Price horse, fringe contender, in good form, Garcia/Gutierrez combination.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 4 – 3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:03 PM PT, $100k Californian S., 1 1/8 m on dirt, 5 Entries

• #3 MIXTO (5-2): Top selection, class of the field.
• #5 MR FISK (5-2): Major player, top overall power rating.
• #2 JUDGE MILLER (4-5): Consider for underneath positions, Glatt/Smith combination.
• #4 MYSTIFICATION (12-1): Price horse, consider for underneath positions, O’Neill/Maldonado combination.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:33 PM PT, $100k Providencia S., 1 1/8 m on turf, 8 Entries

• #3 MEDORO (6-5): Top selection, runs evenly, fair pace scenario, Eurton/Fresu combination. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #4 LAMPORGHINI (5-1): Consider for underneath positions, makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 CIRCLE OF TRUST (4-1): Consider for underneath positions, likely mid-pack runner.
• #1 SHILOH’S MISTRESS (6-1): Consider for underneath positions, consistent pace figures, McCarthy/Rispoli combination.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:03 PM PT, $55k Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 1/2 f on dirt, 8 Entries

• #4 KANGAROO COURT (3-1): Top selection, runs good enough to beat this group.
• #8 MAN O ROSE (3-1): Major player, likely part of the early pace.
• #3 THORNE HOUSE (5-2): Consider for underneath positions, running consistently.
• #1 HARD TO FIGURE (8-1): Consider for underneath positions, Baffert/Frey combination.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 3 – 1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:33 PM PT, $55k Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/4 m on downhill turf, 10 Entries

• #10 ORDER AND LAW (4-1): Top selection, consistent pace figures, running against decent company.
• #3 MALTESE FALCON (5-2): Major player, top overall power rating, class of the field.
• #9 CALM SEA (3-1): Consider for underneath positions, likely part of the early pace.
• #8 LINCOLN HAWK (8-1): Consider for underneath positions, runs good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 9 – 8

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