Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/3/21
Race 1 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 9. 4 Clayton Delaney finished second when last seen in November, took an early lead and nearly held on and plays another prominent role today. 6 One Fast Bro was a winner when last seen in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle and looks for a double today. 7 Carmelita’s Man was victorious when last seen in October, has a victory at this distance and venue and merits serious consideration. 4 Clayton Delaney to win, Exacta 4-7
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 5. 2 Pharoah’s Heart is half-sister to RocknBowl, has had very good times in workouts and merits consideration on debut. 4 Bye Bye Miss Pie has had excellent workouts leading up to debut today, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be overlooked. 5 Little Rachel was second when last seen in December, puts on blinkers for just the first time and on these terms is hard to deny. 5 Little Rachel to win, Exacta 5-4
Race 3 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $47,000 and field of 7. 5 Noble Thought was a winner when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and looks for a hat-trick today. 6 Shadow Sphinx was victorious when last out in November, has four victories in the last five outings and a talented jockey on board. 7 Vegas Kitten was fourth when last seen in November, debuts from a new stable today and plays a part at the wire. 6 Shadow Sphinx to win, Exacta 6-7
Race 4 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 14. 1 AWhiteSportsCoat was third when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big help and plays a part today. 2 Shane Zain was fifth when last seen in December, but drops in class today and merits respect. 11 Minoso was fourth when last seen in December but has had excellent times in workouts and a talented jockey in the saddle. 11 Minoso to win, Exacta 11-1
Race 5 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and a field of 8. 1 Lucky Peridot was third when last out in December and has excellent form on both Turf and dirt, therefore, merits much respect. 2 Jen’s Battle was sixth when last seen in November, puts on blinkers for just the first time, and returns to claiming company today. 7 A G Indy finished second when last seen in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle and against this group is hard to deny. 7 A G Indy to win, Exacta 7-1
Race 6 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 10. 2 Du Jour was second when last seen in November, jockey selection is a big plus and has one of the best trainers in the business. 3 Papale has placed in one of three outings, finished second when last seen in November and merits serious consideration. 8 Editor In Chief was second when last seen in November while debuting, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and on these terms cannot be overlooked. 3 Papale to win, Exacta 3-8
Race 7 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile in 1/8 Maiden special weight for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 3 Lemon Drop Tini was second when last out in November, faces a tougher task today but finishes in the mix. 4 Looking So Lucky was fifth when last seen, has a talented jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. 5 She’sA PerfectLady was third when last seen in November, returns to a more suitable distance and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 5 She’sA PerfectLady to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 8 on Sunday at Santa Anita is the seven-furlong Santa Ynez Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 7. 3 Exotic West was a winner while debuting in November, has a talented jockey on board and looks for a double today. 5 Varda was a winner when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus and makes a bold bid for a second straight today. 7 Kalypso was second when last seen in December, has a top jockey on board and cannot be overlooked. 5 Varda to win, Exacta 5-3
The 9th and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 14. 7 Althea Gibson was victorious when last seen in December, moves up in class for this outing but arrives in excellent form. 9 Woke Up To Aces finished fourth when last seen in November has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and merits consideration. 11 Dolce finished well back when last seen in November but returns to a more suitable sprint distance and merits much respect. 11 Dolce to win, Exacta 11-7
