Free Picks For Santa Anita - 2/19/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 3 Du Jour has placed in each of two outings, was third when last seen and with one of the best on-board holds the leading credentials. 5 Enough Nonsense has placed in two of four starts, was third when last seen, and plays a part today at the wire. 6 Man Friday has placed in one of five starts, finished second last time out, debuts from a new stable today and on these terms cannot be overlooked. 3 Du Jour to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 1/2 furlong starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 7. 4 Li’l Grazen has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last out and must be taken into consideration by the rest. 5 Sadie Bluegrass has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out, and must be on all shortlists today. 6 ClockStrikesTwelve has six victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 6 ClockStrikesTwelve to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 1 In Vronsky Style is brother to Absolutely Perfect, jockey selection is a big plus and holds the leading credentials. 6 Queen’s Code has placed in one of two outings, was fourth when last seen but on connections could not be overlooked. 9 LuvLuv has placed in one of six outings, finished fourth when last seen but merits consideration today. 1 In Vronsky Style to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 6. 3 McWherter has placed and two of three starts, was second last time out and a duplicate performance could be enough today. 5 Little Rachel has placed in two of four outings, was third when last seen in January and merits respect from the rest. 6 Moon Mischief has placed in one of six outings, finished sixth when last seen and cannot be overlooked today 3 McWherter to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 5 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile in 1/8 Maiden claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 6 Unbreakable has placed in one of six outings, finished third when last seen and a duplicate performance could be enough. 7 Awesome Pamela has not yet placed in either of two starts, finished third when last out, but has a talented jockey on board. 8 LookinToGetEven has placed in two of 11 outings, was fifth when last seen and on previous form cannot be overlooked today.

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 1 Cowboys Daughter has a victory at six furlongs, finished well back last time out but drops in grade today and that could make the difference. 4 Lady O’Prado has a victory at one mile, finished second last time out and with a talented jockey onboard cannot be dismissed today. 5 True Mischief has a victory at one mile, finished fourth when last seen in December and on-form merits consideration. 4 Lady O’Prado to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 9. 2 Midnight Mystery was a winner when last seen earlier in February at this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and must be respected by the rest. 5 Liar Liar has a victory at one mile, was well back last time out but on connections could not be overlooked. 9 I’m Leaving You has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen in December, as one of the best in the business on board and must be on all short list. 9 I’m Leaving You to win, Exacta 9-5

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 7 furlong claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 4 Defense Wins has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out and plays a part at the wire today. 6 Flat White has a victory at six furlongs, was well back last time out, but with a top rated jockey on board cannot be underestimated. 7 Eel Point has a victory at seven furlongs, was 5th when last out in January, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Eel Point to win, Exacta 7-4

The 9th and final race at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 10. 1 Slew South has placed three times in eight starts, was third when last out and has one of the best in the business on board. 2 Ultimate Hy is half-sister to Platinum Rules, was second while debuting here last month and with a top-rated jockey onboard cannot be overlooked. 4 Rocke Causeway has placed three times across five outings, finished second when last seen and on these terms merits respect from the rest. 2 Ultimate Hy to win, Exacta 2-4

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