Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/17/21
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Sunday it's a six-furlong maiden special weight for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 12. 2 Verry Bossy has not yet placed in any of seven outings, was fifth when last seen but plays a part today. 3 Bella D placed in one of four outings, finished second when last out in June, and amongst this group merits respect. 10 Rockie Causeway has placed in two of four outings, finished third when last seen in October, and must be at or near the top of all shortlists. 10 Rockie Causeway to win, Exacta 10-3
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 8. 2 LuluMaru has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out earlier in January and on these terms is hard to deny today. 3 Destiny’s Journey has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out and merits serious consideration. 4 SenorADiablo has five victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last seen in December, and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Lulumaru to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 3 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 8. 1 Rager has a victory at five furlongs, finished well back when last out in May but makes a drop-in class today. 2 Bench Judge has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished second when last out in November and plays a part today. 7 Best Chance has a victory at one mile, finished third when last seen in May, and jockey selection is a big plus. 2 Bench Judge to win, Exacta 2-1
Race 4 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $31,000 and field of 8. 1 Runaway Kristin has not placed in any of four outings, was fourth when last seen in December and a longer distance should be more suitable. 6 Paisano has not placed in any of four outings, was fourth when last seen in November, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 8 Short Rib has not placed in either of two starts, finished fifth when last seen, and amongst this group is the one to beat. 8 Short Rib to win, Exacta 8-6
Race 5 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 2 Big Clare is a half-sister to Sadie Bluegrass, leaves from a yard that has had debut winners and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 7 Our Little Tiger finished third when last out in October, returns to a more suitable distance, and plays a prominent role today. 9 Delta Wind is a half-sister to Paschalitsa, workouts have been very good of late and cannot be overlooked on debut. 7 Our Little Tiger to win, Exacta 7-9
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 6 1/2 furlong starter optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 2 Uncle Boogie has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back when last out but drops in class and cannot be overlooked. 3 Gates Of Heaven was victorious when last out in November, workouts have been excellent since and merits serious consideration. 4 Cojo was a winner last time out in December, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms must be respected. 3 Gates Of Heaven to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 7 on Sunday at Santa Anita is the 1 1/2 mile Astra Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 Avenue De France has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen and looks for a double today. 6 Lucky Peridot has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out and looks to double up today. 8 Quick has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished well back when last seen but was very consistent prior to that. 6 Lucky Peridot to win, Exacta 6 -1
Race 8 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and a field of 6. 1 Paige Runner has five victories at one mile, was a winner when last out, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 3 Miss Megan has been successful at both five and six furlongs, finished second when last out in December, and plays a role today. 5 As Time Goes By was a winner last time out, jockey booking is a big plus and cannot be overlooked. 1 Paige Runner to win, Exacta 1-5
The 9th and final race at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 12. 1 Direct Line has placed in one of four outings, finished fourth when last seen in December and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Mongolian Kingdom has placed in one of three outings, finished third when last out in December and plays a part at the line today. 8 Croi Mor has placed five times in eight outings, was third when last seen in September and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Croi Mor to win, Exacta 8-1
