Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/1/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/4 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 9. 5 Rustic Canyon was third when last seen in November, debuts from a new stable today, and merits serious consideration. 6 Three Ay Em was second when last out in November, arrives here in very good form, and has a top-rated jockey on board. 9 Keystone Field was a winner when last out in November, has a seven-pound claimer on board, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 9 Keystone Field to win, Exacta 9-5

Race 2 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 3 Noble Contessa was seventh when last seen in May, but jockey/trainer combination must be respected and on these terms is hard to overlook. 4 Meso finished second last time out in December, has a talented rider on board and plays a prominent role today. 6 Paige Runner was a winner when last out in December, has had excellent workouts since and is the one the rest must catch. 6 Paige Runner to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 4 Sweet Devil was second when last seen in August, has a talented jockey in the saddle and leaves from an in-form stable. 5 Translate finished second when last seen in October, has had excellent times of late and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Naansense was fifth when last seen in December, debuts from a new stable today and cannot be or looked. 5 Translate to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and a field of 7. 4 Side Effect finished second when last seen in October, form has been excellent of late and merits serious consideration. 6 LuLuMaru was third when last seen in October, form has been good in workouts of late, and has a top jockey in the saddle. 7 Just Grace was third when last seen in December, jockey booking is a big help and cannot be overlooked. 4 Side Effect to win, Exacta 4-6

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 3 Tiz Vicious was third when last seen in November, has been gelded since last time out and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Follow The Lute was second when last seen in November, workouts have been excellent of late and merits respect. 6 Midnight Mystery was fifth when last seen in August, jockey booking is a big plus and cannot be dismissed. 4 Follow The Lute to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and a field of eight. 3 Starship Chewbacca was third when last seen in November, form has been excellent of late and cannot be overlooked. 6 The Little H Man was fifth when last seen in October, has a talented jockey in the saddle finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Queen’s Code was third when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big help and on these terms is hard to deny. 6 The Little H Man to win, Exacta 6-7

Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is the 6 and 1/2 furlong Joe Hernandez Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and a field of 11. 1 Texas Wedge was second when last seen in November, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle, and merits consideration. 7 Wildman Jack was seventh when last out in a Grade 1 Breeders Cup makes a huge drop in class for this and must be given serious respect. 8 Chaos Theory was a winner when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and cannot be overlooked. 7 Wildman Jack to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 9. 2 Eel Point was the winner when last seen in October leaves from a new stable today and merits serious consideration. 3 Let’s ReJoyce was third when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus and must be taken seriously. 6 Gate Speed was fifth last time out in November is the top runner from this yard and cannot be dismissed. 3 Let’s ReJoyce to win, Exacta 3-2

The 9th and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 13. 1 Gregory’s Pride was third when last seen in November, has had excellent workouts of late, and must be given consideration. 6 AManOfMyStature was 8th when last seen in November, debuts from a new stable today, and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 8 Rock Your World is brother to She’s Our Charm, leaves from a highly respected stable and merits respect. 1 Gregory’s Pride to win, Exacta 1-6

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