Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/23/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 11. 1 HowBeIt has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in December and on-form cannot be overlooked. 10 Tripoli has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third when last out in December and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 11 Anaconda has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished sixth when last seen but jockey selection is a big plus and merits respect. 10 Tripoli to win, Exacta 10-1

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 1 Fenway is half-brother to Derval, has had excellent workouts leading up to debut and a highly respected trainer. 2 The Great One has placed in one of four outings, was second when last seen in December and returns to Maiden company following time at Grade 2. 4 Affable has placed in each of two outings, finished second when last seen and on form merits consideration. 2 The Great One to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/8 starter allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and field of 9. 1 Honos Man has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong, was a winner when last seen in December and looks for a double today. 3 C Falls has two victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in December and on form cannot be overlooked. 9 Justin’s Quest has two victories at one mile, finished second when last seen in November and plays a prominent part today. 9 Justin’s Quest to win, Exacta 9-1

Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita you say 1 mile starter optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 5. 3 Mama Superior was a winner when last seen in December, has had excellent workouts of late and jockey booking is a plus. 4 Warren’s Memorable was a winner last time out in December, leaves from an in-form stable and cannot be overlooked. 5 Royal Blend has placed in two a four outings, finished well back when last seen in December but makes a drop in grade which will be a big help. 4 Warren’s Memorable to win, Exata 4-5

Race 5 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds with a purse of $36,000 and field 9. 3 Luxury Liner has been successful twice in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner last time out and looks for a hat-trick today. 7 Respectfully was victorious when last seen in December, jockey booking is a big plus and merits the respect of all in this event. 9 Will Take A Kiss has a victory at both five and six furlongs, finished well back when last out in December but lowers sights today and merits much respect. 9 Will Take A Kiss to win, Exacta 9-3

Race 6 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile in 1/8 starter allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $47,000 and field of 9. 1 Lure Him In has four victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last seen and plays a part today. 2 Kiwi’s Dream has five victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last out in September and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Tartini has four victories in races of up to one mile, finished well back when last out but faces an easier task today. 2 Kiwi’s Dream to win, Exacta 2-8

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the six-furlong Palo Verdes Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 8. 1 Pyron has four victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen in November and merits much respect today. 4 Captain Scotty has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner last time out and seeks a hat-trick today. 7 Take The One O One has six victories in races of up to one mile, finished third when last seen and on consistency must be given consideration.1 Pyron to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 10. 2 Cassie Belle has two victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out and holds the leading claims today. 4 Nu Pi Lambda has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished third when last seen and must be respected. 5 SassySerb has two victories at one mile, was second when last seen and on consistency merits consideration. 2 Cassie Belle to win, Exacta 2-3

The 9th and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 9. 2 Here Comes Ralphie has placed in one of 5 outings, did not fare well when last out but faces an easier task today. 5 Best Of Show was third when last seen in December, has had excellent workouts of late and jockey booking is a big plus. 8 Smart Lola has placed in one of three outings, finished third when last seen and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Smart Lola to win, Exacta 8-5