Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/8/21
Race 1 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 3 Big Flint finished second when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and is a leading contender. 5 Whiskey Vision has placed in one of two outings, finished eighth when last seen, but debuts for a new stable and merits consideration. 7 Discretionary Day has placed in one of three outings, finished third when last seen in November, and cannot be overlooked. 3 Big Flint to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 2 on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 3 You Wanna Ear Rip has a victory at six furlongs, finished fifth when last seen, and merits consideration. 5 VangGoGo was a winner when last out in December, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 7 Enriched By Deb has a victory at six furlongs, finished second when last seen, and holds solid claims today. 7 Enriched By Deb to win, Exacta 7-5
Race 3 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 10. 3 Gordy’s Boy has placed in two of three outings, finished third when last seen in December, and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 6 Hail Freedom was fourth when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus and merits consideration. 10 That Corey has placed in one of two outings, finished second when last out in November and on these terms is hard to deny today. 10 That Corey to win, Exacta 10-3
Race 4 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 8. 4 A Real Hero was fourth when last seen in November, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle, and cannot be overlooked. 6 I’m All the Jedi has placed in one of three outings, finished second when last seen in October, and has the top credentials of the group. 8 Peachtree Road has not yet placed in either of two outings, finished third when last seen and on these terms cannot be overlooked. 6 I’m All The Jedi to win, Exacta 6-8
Race 5 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for 3 year olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 8. 3 Windy City Red has a victory at five furlongs, was 10th in a Grade 2 Breeders Cup, drops in class today, and merits serious consideration. 5 Exhalting has three victories at five furlongs, was a winner when last seen in October, and must be shortlisted. 6 Gator Shining was a winner when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and must be entered into all calculations. 3 Windy City Red to win, Exacta 3-6
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 9. 1 All Tea All Shade has three victories at six furlongs, finished fourth when last out in December and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Untouched Elegance has three victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last out in December and holds the leading credentials. 3 Rolinga has four victories at six furlongs, finished fourth when last seen in November and merits consideration. 1 All Tea All Shade to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 10. 1 Frontier Market has three victories at one mile, was fifth when last seen in March but faces an easier assignment today. 4 LymeByrd has six victories at one mile, finished second when last out in November and looks to go one better today. 10 FiveStar Lynch has two victories at one mile, was a winner when last out in September and arrives here in top form. 10 FiveStar Lynch to win, Exacta 10-1
Race 8 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 8. 1 Zestful has 10 victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in November, and looks for a double today. 7 Synthesis has three victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen in December, and on these terms is hard to deny. 8 Pubilius Syrus has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in December and has one each of the last three. 8 Pubilius Syrus to win, Exacta 8-1
The 9th and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and a field of 14. 4 Sly has two victories at one mile, was 3rd last time out, and cannot be overlooked. 6 Worthy Turk has three victories at one mile, finished fifth when last out in November but merits consideration amongst this group. 7 Fly To Mars has six victories in races of up to one mile, finished seventh when last seen but has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Worthy Turk to win, Exacta 6-4
