Santa Anita Picks: Daytona Stakes (06/14/2025)
Written by: Chris Adams
Last Updated: Fri Jun 13, 2025, 17:35 PM
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The racing action from Santa Anita on Saturday features the Daytona Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks- Daytona Stakes (06/14/2025)
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Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:30 P.M. PT; Claiming $26k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
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#2 FLEET FEET (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
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#6 GAZON (2-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Berrios and Sadler. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#3 CAPTAIN SPARROW (9-2): Underneath. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Fresu puts this one in with a chance.
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#7 HAWKER (7-2): Underneath. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 3 – 7
The Plays:
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/3,6,7
Trifecta: 2/3,6,7/3,6,7
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:00 P.M. PT; Allowance $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
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#2 VELOCIOUS (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
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#1 DORIE MILLER (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
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#6 GOODNIGHT NELLIE (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
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#5 HAPPY SUE (5-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 5
The Plays:
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta: 2/1,5,6
Trifecta: 2/1,5,6/1,5,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:30 P.M. PT; Claiming $23k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
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#2 NOKIE (2-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#3 QUEEN GIRVIN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
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#6 THIRSTY DESTINY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip. Has experience at this level.
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#1 VEGAS LOVE (8-5): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 1
The Plays:
Win: #2 at 2-1
Exacta: 2/1,3,6
Trifecta: 2/1,3,6/1,3,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:00 P.M. PT; Allowance $67k; 1 M Turf; Field of 5 runners.
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#2 THOUGHT PROCESS (3-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
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#3 SCHILFLIED (3-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
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#5 HEY LIL LADY (12-1): Contender. Desormeaux puts this one in with a chance. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
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#4 INNOVATIVE (5-2): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 5 – 4
The Plays:
Win: #2 at 6-5
Exacta: 2/3,4,5
Trifecta: 2/3,4,5/3,4,5
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:30 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
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#3 WINDRIBBON (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
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#2 THE G M (8-5): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Speed figures match this group well.
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#1 DISOBEY (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
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#6 MINING DISTRICT (9-5): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 6
The Plays:
Win: #3 at 3-1
Exacta: 3/1,2,6
Trifecta: 3/1,2,6/1,2,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:00 P.M. PT; Possibly Perfect Stakes $100k; 1 1/4 M Downhill turf; Field of 6 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
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#2 MRS. ASTOR (6-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#4 MAHINA (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#6 STARRY HEAVENS (5-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
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#1 KENTUCKY GAL (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 6 – 1
The Plays:
Win: #2 at 1-1
Exacta: 2/1,4,6
Trifecta: 2/1,4,6/1,4,6
Pick 3 (Races 6–8): 2/2,3,10,12/1,2,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:30 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
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#2 GRAZENINTHEGRASS (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Yakteen.
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#3 MY LOVE CAROLINE (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#10 THAT AIN’T RIGHT (3-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
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#12 FINAL TABLE LADY (9-2): Fringe Contender. Pereira puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 10 – 12
The Plays:
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta: 2/3,10,12
Trifecta: 2/3,10,12/3,10,12
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:00 P.M. PT; Claiming $37k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
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#2 WHATMAKESSAMMYRUN (7-2): Top pick. Solid closing kick.
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#1 NOBLE REFLECTION (5-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#4 SHARP AZA TACK (2-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
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#3 COMMANDER (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
The Plays:
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta: 2/1,3,4
Trifecta: 2/1,3,4/1,3,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:30 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#4 SIERRA SILVER (7-5): Top pick. Decent form of late. Favorable class relief in this spot.
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#1 CHEEVER (2-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#2 NASSAU CIRCLE (30-1): Fringe Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot.
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#6 POOR CONNECTION (6-1): Underneath. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 6
The Plays:
Win: #4 at 6-5
Exacta: 4/1,2,6
Trifecta: 4/1,2,6/1,2,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:00 P.M. PT; Daytona Stakes $100k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 8 runners.
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#7 MOTORIOUS (6-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
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#1 AIR FORCE RED (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.
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#2 BRAN (9-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Could wear these ones down late.
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#3 GOLIAD (7-2): Contender. Debuting here, this one is at short odds. Potential for talent. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 2 – 3
The Plays:
Win: #7 at 8-5
Exacta: 7/1,2,3
Trifecta: 7/1,2,3/1,2,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:30 P.M. PT; Claiming $15k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
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#3 BROTHER O’ BRIEN (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#9 J. B. BOOKS (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Running well of late.
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#6 BIG BET (6-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
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#10 UPSTART YANKEE (8-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 3 – 9 – 6 – 10
The Plays:
Win: #3 at 7-2
Exacta: 3/6,9,10
Trifecta: 3/6,9,10/6,9,10
Santa Anita Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 6:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
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#12 RIDE ELBOW RANCH (7-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
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#13 G’ORO (5-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
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#1 HELLO KID O KID O (9-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
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#8 RIDEGOLD (3-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 12 – 13 – 1 – 8
The Plays:
Win: #12 at 3-1
Exacta: 12/1,8,13
Trifecta: 12/1,8,13/1,8,13
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