Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/10/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 8. 3 Golden was third when last out in November, jockey booking is a big plus and merits serious consideration. 4 Quick And Dirty finished second when last out in November, has a talented jockey on board and holds the best claims today. 6 Ivy League has placed three times in four outings, finished fourth when last seen, and cannot be overlooked. 4 Quick And Dirty to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and a field of 5. 1 Miss Fia has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner last time out in December, and holds the leading claims today. 3 Adorably Sweet has been successful at both five and six furlongs, finished well back when last seen but has a talented jockey on board and cannot be dismissed. 4 Gidgetta has a victory at six furlongs, finished fourth when last seen in November and a return to a more suitable distance will help. 1 Miss Fia to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 7. 1 Aadhana was second when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes in the mix. 2 Lady Mystify was second when last out in December, has a talented jockey onboard and looks to go one better today. 3 Honor America finished fifth when last seen in December, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a part today at the wire. 2 Lady Mystify to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 4 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 10. 1 Seiche has placed twice across five outings, was third when last seen in December, and cannot be overlooked. 5 Chosen Moon has placed in one of three outings, finished third when last seen in December, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 10 Twirling Derby placed in two of nine outings, finished second when last seen in December, looks to go one better today, and on these terms is hard to deny. 10 Twirling Derby to win, Exacta 10-1

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 10. 2 Aqua SeaForm Shame has been successful twice at five furlongs, finished fourth when last out in October and merits consideration. 4 Sadie BlueGrass has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last out in October, and holds the leading claims today. 9 An Eddie Surprise has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, finished third when last seen in November and puts on blinkers for just the first time. 4 Sadie BlueGrass to win, Exacta 4-9

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 7. 3 Self Taught has three victories in races of four to six furlongs, was victorious when last out in December and on these terms a follow-up could be on its way. 5 Captain Scotty has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last out in December, and seeks a hat-trick today. 7 Posterize has four victories in races of up to six furlongs, was fifth when last out in November, and on form cannot be overlooked. 5 Captain Scotty to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 7 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 9. 2 Colombian Gold has two victories at one mile, was third when last seen and holds the leading credentials today. 3 Ellie Arroway has two victories at one mile, was fourth when last out, and a drop-in grade is a big help. 4 KittyHawk Lass has three victories in races of up to 1 mile finished second last time out in October and plays a big part today. 2 Colombian Gold to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Sunday is the 6 1/2 furlong Kalookan Queen Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 6. 1 Amuse has two victories at six furlongs, was third when last out in September and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 3 Qahira has four victories in races of up to seven furlongs, finished second when last out in September and on these terms merits serious consideration. 4 Acting Out has three victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner when last out in December and must be on all shortlists. 3 Qahira to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 9 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 11. 4 Magical Thought has six victories at five furlongs, was sixth when last seen in November and has Lasix applied for just the first time. 5 Inner Beauty has a victory at 7 furlongs, was 7th last time out but drops in grade today which will help. 11 Miss Dracarys was a winner when last out in December, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 11 Miss Dracarys to win, Exacta 11-5

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Kevin grew up in a sports-only household. Every afternoon was set to watching any sport that was on T.V. After years of watching sports he got introduced to the betting world, and soon stats, trends, and odds were Kevin's best friends. Now, almost 2 decades later, His life revolves around sports, writing about them, and betting on them. We are glad to have Kevin on our Winners & Whiners & StatSalt teams and you should be happy that we have him as well.