Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/18/21
Race 1 on Monday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 8. 3 Becca Taylor was victorious in debut last December, workouts have been very strong of late and jockey selection is a big help. 5 Big Stretch was a winner when last out in November has a talented rider on board and looks for a double today. 7 Sweet Nonni was a winner while debuting in December, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms cannot be overlooked. 5 Big Stretch to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 5. 1 Mastering was a winner when last seen in December, has one of the most respected trainers in the business and looks for a double today. 2 Motown Music has victories at both six furlongs and one mile was a winner when last seen in November and looks for a hat-trick today. 4 Charlito was a winner last time out, jockey selection is a a big plus and is the leading contender. 2 Motown Music to win, Exacta 2-4
Race 3 at Santa Anita on Monday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 10. 1 Invincibella has a victory at five furlongs, was fifth when last seen, but returns to a more suitable distance today. 3 Acai has a victory at four furlongs, finished second when last out in November and looks to go one better today. 10 Capital Heat was a winner when last out in December, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and looks for a double today. 10 Capital Heat to win, Exacta 10-3
Race 4 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 8. 1 Jungle Roar has failed to place in each of six outings, finished third when last seen in October but cannot be dismissed yet. 5 Question Authority has placed in one of five outings, was second when last seen and looks to go one better today. 7 Tiger’s Song has placed in two of eight outings, was second when last seen in December and is the leading contender here. 7 Tiger’s Song to win, Exacta 7-1
Race 5 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 6 furlong Maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 14. 1 I Give Up has placed in just one of 12 outings, was third when last seen and has a talented rider onboard. 4 Predictable Tully placed in 5 of 10 starts, finished second when last out and merits much consideration today. 6 Cosmic Cowgirl has not placed in any of five outings, finished third when last seen but amongst this group merits much respect. 6 Cosmic Cowgirl to win, Exacta 6-4
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Monday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 1 Satchel De Ritches has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen, and looks for a double today. 3 Bedrock has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last out in December, and seeks a hat-trick today. 7 Octopus has won three races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in December, and jockey selection is a huge help. 7 Octopus to win, Exacta 7-3
Race 7 at Santa Anita on Monday is the one-mile Megahertz Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 6. 2 Colonial Creed has three victories in races of up to one mile did not fare well when last out but earlier form cannot be overlooked.4 Mucho Unusual has six victories in races of up to one mile was a winner when last seen in December and holds the leading claims today. 6 Sedamar has four victories in races of up to one mile, was fourth when last out in October and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Sedamar to win, Exacta 6-4
Race 8 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and a field of 10. 1 Western Smoke was a winner when last seen in December, leaves from a very respected stable and looks for a second straight today. 3 Union Leader has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in December and merits respect. 4 Master Recovery was victorious when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 Master Recovery to win, Exacta 4-1
The 9th and final race on Monday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 13. 2 El Joy has placed in one of three outings, finished third when last seen in November but faces an easier task today. 4 Labor Union has not placed in either of two outings, was fourth when last seen and cannot be overlooked. 8 Greener Pastures is half-brother to Dawn Lightning was purchased for a price of $80,000 and merits respect on connections. 2 El Joy to win, Exacta 2-4
