Santa Anita Picks: San Juan Capistrano Stakes (06/15/2025)

The racing action from Santa Anita on Sunday features the San Juan Capistrano Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!

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Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 CUBAN CONFUSION (9-5): Prime Win Player. Solid closing kick. Favorable class relief in this spot.

• #9 BROSKI (4-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Looks to get a bit easier group here.

• #7 MUTAZ (5-2): Fringe Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.

• #6 UNRIVALED HERO (15-1): Underneath. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Frey and Glatt team up on this one.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 7 – 6

The Plays:
Win: 4 at 2-1
Exacta: 4 / 9, 7, 6
Trifecta: 4 / 9, 7, 6 / 9, 7, 6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:00 P.M. PT; Starter Optional Claiming $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 ATOMIC DROP (7-5): Top pick. Espinoza and Knapp team up on this one. Fits well with this group.

• #4 KINGMEISTER (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #6 DRUIDIC (4-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Orantes and Azcarat. Not likely to be short in the stretch.

• #7 MAJOR TOM (5-1): Contender. Franko-Angeles and Campuzano team up on this one. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 6 – 7

The Plays:
Win: #5 at 9-5
Exacta: 5 / 4, 6, 7
Trifecta: 5 / 4, 6, 7 / 4, 6, 7

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:30 P.M. PT; Claiming $26k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 STEP IT OUT (6-5): Top pick. Rispoli puts this one in with a chance. Races competitive with the top contenders.

• #5 HEY DEMPS (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.

• #3 MISS MEAGHER (7-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Damato. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #4 BLUE OASIS (5-2): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 4

The Plays:
Win: #2 at 9-5
Exacta Box: 2, 5, 3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Claiming $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 EASTWICK (5-2): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.

• #5 DOUBLE CAPPUCCINO (3-1): Contender. Frey and Mccarthy team up on this one. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #3 LADY RIDER (7-2): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Sadler. May be able to find the right setup.

• #8 BIG WHOOSH (12-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 8

The Plays:
Win: #7 at 2-1

Pick 3 (Races 4–6): 7, 5 / 6 / 8, 9, 6, 4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:30 P.M. PT; Starter Optional Claiming $34k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 WORD PLAY (6-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #7 NOTIME FOR SQUALLS (7-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #2 GIGGLE GIGGLE (6-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 R SWEET CANDY (5-1): Underneath. Recent races are solid. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 2 – 5

The Plays:
Win: #6 at 1-1
Exacta: 6 / 7, 2, 5
Trifecta: 6 / 7, 2, 5 / 7, 2, 5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 STANFORD DROPOUT (4-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #9 JALISCO (3-1): Major Player. Orantes and Rondan team up on this one. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #6 PAVLOVIAN (7-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.

• #4 ACTUNG BABY (9-2): Contender. Fresu puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 6 – 4

The Plays:
Win: #8 at 2-1
Exacta: 8 / 9, 6, 4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:30 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 ETERNAL REIGN (5-2): Prime Win Player. Solid closing kick. Should be able to work out a trip.

• #5 NEEDLEPOINT (12-1): Fringe Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #1 WINK AND A GRIN (9-2): Fringe Contender. Berrios and Gaines team up on this one. May be able to find the right setup.

• #3 LAUDATORY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 3

The Plays:
Win: 6 at 2-1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 NO JOKE ANTARES (4-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #1 FLASHY FRITZ (7-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Orantes and Miyadi. Looks to get a bit easier group here.

• #10 HERO OR ZERO (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.

• #3 CHASE N RYAN (20-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 10 – 3

The Plays:
Win: #2 at 3-1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:30 P.M. PT; San Juan Capistrano Stakes $100k; About 1 3/4 M Downhill turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 DIVIN PROPOS (3-1): Prime Win Player. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Fits well with this group.

• #6 MRS. ASTOR (8-5): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #4 MALTESE FALCON (5-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.

• #1 NITTI (10-1): Underneath. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 1

The Plays:
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: 7 / 6, 4, 1
Trifecta: 7 / 6, 4, 1 / 6, 4, 1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:00 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 INDISPENSABLE (8-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Berrios and Sadler team up on this one.

• #2 PONY EXPRESS (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.

• #9 POSITIVITY (8-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.

• #3 MYSTIC SPIRIT (12-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 9 – 3

The Plays:
Win: #7 at 7-5
Exacta: 7 / 2, 9, 3
Trifecta: 7 / 2, 9, 3 / 2, 9, 3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:30 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 BEEF WINSLOW (5-2): Top pick. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #2 DANIEL’S MAGIC (5-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #3 ZEUS’ WAR (8-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.

• #10 BAD UNCLE BARRY (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 10

The Plays:
Win: #5 at 2-1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #7 GODAVRI (8-5):  Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. 

• #10 NATURALLY BLONDE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Well bred for this race. Should take a liking to the race shape. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #9 SEI BELLA (10-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.

• #1 CLUBHOUSE CUTIE (8-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 9 – 1

The Plays:
Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7/1, 9, 10

Trifecta: 7, 10/ 7. 10 /1, 9 

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