Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/22/21
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 7. 1 Self Taught has three victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen and on recent form merits consideration. 5 Golden Image was a winner when last out in November, jockey booking is a big plus and cannot be overlooked today. 7 Mystery Messenger has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished second last time out, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Mystery Messenger to win, Exacta 7-1
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 8. 1 Cashlings was second when last seen in December while debuting, jockey booking is a big plus and looks to go one better today. 3 Bolu has not yet placed in any of five outings, finished third when last seen and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 8 Presto Bench has placed in one of two outings, finished third when last seen, and on these terms merits consideration. 1 Cashlings to win, Exacta 1-8
Race 3 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 7 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds to end up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 11. 4 Black Storm has six victories in races of up to seven furlongs finished second last time out, and merits serious consideration. 9 AWhiteSportsCoat has 9 victories in races of up to six furlongs was second when last seen and debuts from a new stable today. 11 Colosi has three victories in races of 1 mile, was third last time out in December and on these terms merits respect. 11 Colosi to win, Exacta 11-9
Race 4 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 10. 7 Gordy’s Boy has placed in two of four outings, finished well back when last out in early January but on experience cannot be overlooked. 9 Bon Daniels was fourth when last seen in December adds blinkers today for the first time and finishes in the mix. 10 Lil Ricardo finished fourth when last seen in December, jockey booking is a big plus and on connections merits consideration. 7 Gordy’s Boy to win, Exacta 7-9
Race 5 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $31,000 and field of 9. 1 Simmer Down has placed in one of four outings, has a talented jockey on board, and must be respected. 2 Chevelita has not placed in either of two outings, was sixth last time out butt workouts have been strong of late. 3 Sideways Suances has placed in one of four outings, finished second when last seen in December and looks to go one better today. 3 Sideways Suances to win, Exacta 3-1
Race 6 on Friday at Santa Anita is a six and a half a furlong starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and a field of 13. 5 Constantia has been successful at both six furlongs and one mile was a winner when last seen and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 Roses And Candy has a victory at both five furlongs and one mile, was a winner last time out in November, and returns to a more favorable distance. 10 Claro Que Si has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen and a bright future is forecasted. 10 Claro Que Si to win, Exacta 10-5
Race 7 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 4 By Moonlight placed in one of three outings, was fifth when last seen in November and a return to sprinting is a plus. 5 Va Va Vegas finished second last time out in December, jockey selection is a big plus and an increase in distance should help. 9 Luckys Last Stand was third when last seen in December, has a talented rider on board, and plays a part today. 5 Va Va Vegas to win, Exacta 5-9
The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 14. 2 Hartel has a victory at five furlongs, finished third last time out, and merits respect from the rest. 4 Mystery Man has a victory at one mile, finished fourth when last seen in December and a drop-in class and distance is a big plus. 9 One Flew South has a victory at six furlongs, was fourth when last seen in December and a drop-in grade and distance merits serious consideration. 9 One Flew South to win, Exacta 9-4
