Santa Anita Picks: Saturday Lure Stakes (10/17/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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Santa Anita picks are here for a 9-race card topped by the Lure Stakes. Below you will find full Santa Anita picks and analysis for every race on the October 17, 2026 program, including a best bet, a live longshot and suggested wagers for each event.
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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks: Saturday Lure Stakes (10/17/2026)
Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 PEACHY CANYON (5-2): Major Player. Improving with each start. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Robson.
- #7 BRAZORIA (1-1): Major Player. Owns the fastest recent figure in the field at 88. Has been beating the par for the class by 2 points.
- #4 CHAIR'S COIN (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
- #3 SHANE'S THE BRAINS (15-1): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently. O'Neill and Ayuso team up, and that combination wins its share.
Selections: 8 – 7 – 4 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Trifecta: 8,7 / 8,7,4,3 / 8,7,4,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:33 PM PT; Claiming $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #3 SPECIAL CLUB (9-5): Major Player. Has won at a higher level than this. Strong connections with Papaprodromou sending out Rispoli.
- #1 OTTO THE CONQUEROR (5-1): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
- #4 GETTINBY (1-1): Contender. Record over this surface and trip stands out. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest.
- #2 JERRY'S SPIRIT (9-2): Contender. Has been facing this kind and holding its own. Yakteen has the barn rolling and keeps Rosario aboard.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Trifecta: 3,1 / 3,1,4,2 / 3,1,4,2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:06 PM PT; Lure Stakes $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 5 runners.
- #5 ENDLESSLY (4-1): Major Player. Has handled this exact setup before. The McCarthy barn strikes at a healthy clip in this spot.
- #2 ARTISLAS (8-5): Major Player. Meaningful class relief today. Hernandez takes the mount for Mullins, which is worth noting.
- #1 NESSO'S LASTHARRAH (3-1): Contender. Drops to a level that should suit. The 3.5 speed rating is among the top in the group.
- #4 TWIRLING POINT (9-2): Contender. Faced tougher last time and gets relief here. Outruns the class par more often than not.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5 / 2,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:39 PM PT; Claiming $16k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 SPRINGLINE (5-2): Major Player. Beaten better than these in the past. Best late pace figure in the field at 97.
- #1 PHOTOGENIC (2-1): Major Player. Sharp drop in class is the story. Speed numbers are right there with the top group.
- #3 CAN'T SAY THAT (7-2): Contender. Has been running against better than this. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #4 SEI BELLA (4-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight. Recent form lines measure up to these.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: 7,1 / 7,1,3,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:09 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #4 BOTTLED IN BOND (7-2): Major Player. Runs better than the bare figures indicate once class is factored in. Has been exceeding what the level demands.
- #7 HAUNTED HOUSE (8-1): Major Player. No class question at this level. Has the numbers to be involved late.
- #10 IS THAT YOU WING (4-1): Contender. Clearly moving forward off the last two. Quick enough to matter in the closing stages.
- #11 REPO (9-2): Contender. Belongs on class and should be in the mix. Connections are as strong as any in the race.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 10 – 11
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Trifecta: 4,7 / 4,7,10,11 / 4,7,10,11
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:39 PM PT; Claiming $50k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 BREAKAWAY BABE (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Quickest of these on recent form with a 86. Closing kick is the strongest of this group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #5 IMNOSURETHING (3-1): Major Player. Much better than the last line indicates. Form lines read well against this group.
- #1 EAST WITTON (5-1): Contender. Beaten only 75 lengths last out against similar. Numbers are competitive with anything else entered.
- #4 BLAME ASHLEY (1-1): Contender. The class edge on paper is real. Has been knocking on the door in similar spots.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 7-2
Trifecta: 7,5 / 7,5,1,4 / 7,5,1,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:09 PM PT; Claiming $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #7 TRUMP ERA (7-2): Major Player. Course and distance record is the strongest here.
- #3 MOONLIT SONATA (5-1): Major Player. Consistent enough to be a factor at this level.
- #4 MOON ICE (5-1): Contender. Steps down into a far more manageable spot.
- #9 TIMAYYYY (3-1): Contender. Class edge on the field if the form holds. Could wear these ones down late.
Selections: 7 – 3 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Pick 3 (Races 7-9): #7,4,9 with #9 with #11,3,10
Trifecta: 7,3 / 7,3,4,9 / 7,3,4,9
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:39 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $13k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 DANCING THRU FIRE (3-1): Best Bet of the Card. On a steady upward trend. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #8 BLAME THE TRACK (6-5): Major Player. Meaningful class relief today.
- #3 GODBLESS HER (7-2): Contender. Drops to a level that should suit.
- #1 MELBA MONTGOMERY (6-1): Contender. Ran into trouble last out and deserves another look.
Selections: 9 – 8 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #9 at 8-5
Exacta: 9 / 8,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:09 PM PT; Claiming $32k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #11 MUBTADAA (5-1): Major Player. Faced tougher last time and gets relief here.
- #3 ZALAMO (9-2): Major Player. Sharp drop in class is the story.
- #10 LAHAINA FLAVOR (10-1): Contender. Improving with each start.
- #6 MALIBU COAST (8-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight.
Selections: 11 – 3 – 10 – 6
The Plays
Win: #11 at 5-2
Trifecta: 11,3 / 11,3,10,6 / 11,3,10,6
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