Free Picks For Santa Anita - 12/26/20
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/8 allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and a field of 11. 3 Aunt Lubie has a victory at one mile, was 6th when last out but drops from stakes competition for this. 4 Avenue De France has two victories at one mile, was third when last seen, and amongst this company is hard to deny. 8 Rocking Redhead has a victory at 1 mile leaves from a respected stable and cannot be overlooked. 4 Avenue De France to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 2 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 7 Furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of seven. 1 Barraza finished fourth when last seen, has one of the best trainers in the business, and merits consideration. 2 Affable was second while debuting at this venue in November, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle, and must be respected. 5 Deservedly is a half-brother to In It For The Gold, merits attention in debut and factors into the equation. 2 Affable to win, Exacta 2-5
Race 3 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 9. 1 Defense Wins has a victory at six furlongs was 8th when last seen but has had previous success at this venue. 2 Hapi Hapi has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen, and must be given serious consideration. 4 Alvaaro has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen and finishes in the mix today. 2 Hapi Hapi to win, Exacta 2-1
Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the one-mile Mathis Brothers Mile Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $200,000 and a field of 7. 5 Smooth Like Strait has five victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last out and merits respect. 6 Field Pass has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner in a Grade 3 when last out in November and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 7 Scarto has four victories in races of up to one mile, was sixth when last seen but cannot be overlooked. 6 Field Pass to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 5 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 12. 1 Big Chick has not yet placed in any of three outings, was third when last seen but returns to a more suitable distance. 7 Here Comes Ralphie has placed in one of three outings, was third when last seen and merits consideration today. 11 Warren’s Memorable has placed in one of three outings, finished second when last seen in October and it looks to go one better today. 11 Warren’s Memorable to win, Exacta 11-7
Race 6 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 13. 1 Tripoli has a victory at five furlongs, was second last time out and on consistency cannot be overlooked. 4 HIghly Distorted was a winner when last out in July, has a top jockey in the saddle and looks for a double today. 7 Club Aspen has been successful at both six furlongs and one mile, was 3rd when last seen and has stakes experience, therefore merits much respect. 7 Club Aspen to win, Exacta 7- 1
Race 7 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the one mile and 1/16 San Antonio Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 8. 3 Extra Hope has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out and looks for a hat-trick today. 6 Midcourt has five victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last seen, and merits consideration today. 8 Mucho Gusto has six victories in races up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in February and must be respected upon return from a long break. 8 Mucho Gusto to win, Exacta 8-3
Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the seven-furlong La Brea Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $300,000 and a field of 11. 2 Merneith has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner last time out, and must be given much consideration. 3 Himiko has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in November and jockey booking is a big plus. 5 Finite has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in November, and has one of the best trainers in the business. 3 Himiko to win, Exacta 3-5
Race 9 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the one mile and ¼ American Oaks for three-year-olds with a purse of $300,000 and a field of 10. 1 Red Lark has two victories at one mile, finished fourth last time out, and plays a part today. 7 California Kook has two victories at one mile, finished seventh when last seen but amongst this group merits respect. 9 Sharing has five victories at one mile, was fourth when last seen and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 Sharing to win, Exacta 9-7
Race 10 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 7-furlong RUNHAPPY Malibu Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $300,000 and field of 6. 3 Nashville has three victories at six furlongs was a winner last time out, and moves to a more suitable distance today. 4 Charlatan has been successful at both six furlongs and 1 mile, has had excellent workouts of late and jockey booking is a big plus. 6 Independence Hall has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out and cannot be overlooked today. 4 Charlatan to win, Exacta 4-3
The 11th and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 1 mile Lady Shamrock Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $75,000 and a field of 10. 1 AppleCross has a victory at five furlongs, was second last time out, and cannot be overlooked today. 3 Beguiled has been successful in two races at one mile, was a winner when last seen, and has one of the best in the business on board. 9 Warren’s Showtime has six victories at one mile, finished second when last out and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Warren’s Showtime to win, Exacta 9-3
