Free Picks For Santa Anita - 12/31/20
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Thursday is a 6 furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and a field of 11. 2 Navy Queen has a victory at one mile, finished fifth when last out in February, and puts on blinkers for just the first time. 5 Sofi’s Gold has a victory at five furlongs, finished fourth when last out in November, and cannot be overlooked. 7 Sweet Rafaela has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last out, and merits serious consideration. 5 Sofi’s Gold to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 6. 1 Midnight Jamboree was a winner when last out in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle and merits respect. 2 Lady O’Prado has a victory at one mile, was fourth when last seen in September and on connections cannot be overlooked. 3 Mariah Girl has a victory at five furlongs, finished sixth when last out in November and must be given consideration. 1 Midnight Jamboree to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 3 on Thursday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 1 I’m Leaving You has a victory at one mile, was 7th last time out but faces an easier task today. 2 C Falls was a winner when last out in early December, leaves from a respected stable and plays a prominent role. 4 AntiThetical has a victory at five furlongs, finished third when last seen and merits serious consideration. 2 C Falls to win, Exacta 2-1
Race 4 at Santa Anita on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $31,000 and field of 9. 2 Varoma is a half-sister to G Zap, has placed in each of two starts, and cannot be overlooked. 7 Cold Brew Kelly has placed in 3 of five outings, finished second when last seen, and looks to go one better today. 9 Misericors is sister to Batiquitos, puts on blinkers for the first time today and makes a drop in class. 2 Varoma to win, Exacta 2-7
Race 5 on Thursday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 10. 2 Warrens Candy Girl has placed in three of four outings, finished second when last seen in November and on consistency merits respect. 4 Miss Ever Ready has placed three times in six outings, finished third when last seen and cannot be overlooked. 9 Agata is sister to Smoked Paprika, was fourth while debuting last month at Del Mar and merits consideration. 2 Warrens Candy Girl to win, Exacta 2-9
Race 6 on Thursday at Santa Anita is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 6. 1 KneeDeepInSnow has two victories at six furlongs, finished second when last out in October and looks to go one better today 3 Leading Score has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished third when last out, and has one of the best trainers in the business. 4 ShashaShakeMeUp has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs finished second when last seen and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 ShashaShakeMeUp to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 7 on Thursday at Santa Anita is the one my Blue Norther Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $75,000 and a field of 8. 1 Javanica has a victory at one mile, was second last time out, and cannot be overlooked. 4 Quattroelle has a victory at one mile, was third when last seen, and merits consideration in this group. 6 Pizzazz has a victory at one mile, finished fourth when last seen, and on these terms cannot be dismissed. 1 Javanica to win, Exacta 1-6
Race 8 on Thursday at Santa Anita is a six and a half furlong claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 9. 2 Old Indian Trick has two victories at five furlongs, was fourth when last seen, debuts from a new staple and has been gelded since last time out. 4 Alcools has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, finished seventh when last seen but faces an easier task today. 6 Admirably has been successful twice in races of up to six furlongs, finished third when last out in November and merits consideration. 2 Old Indian Trick to win, Exacta 2-4
The 9th and final race on Thursday at Santa Anita is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 12. 6 Disco Ball has placed in one of three outings, finished fourth when last seen in August, and cannot be dismissed yet. 7 HollywoodHellRaisr has placed in one of two outings, finished third when last seen in August, and on these terms is difficult to deny. 11 McWherter is brother to Wildman Jack, finished second while debuting in November at Del Mar, and merits consideration. 7 HollywoodHellRaisr to win, Exacta 7-11
