Free Picks For Santa Anita - 2/27/21
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 1 Discretionary Day was a winner when last out in January, has improved each time on the track and demands much respect. 2 Hockey Dad has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen earlier in February and an increase in distance is likely to help. 6 Club Cal has a victory at one mile, was third when last seen in December and has won at this level easily and must be considered. 2 Hockey Dad to win, Exacta 2-1
Race 2 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile starter allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 5. 3 Mongolian Wind has three victories at one mile, was well back when last out in a Grade 3 event, debuts from a new stable and must be respected on a drop in class and distance. 4 Pubilius Syrus has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out and looks for a double today. 5 Kenzou’s Rhythm has six victories at one mile, finished second when last out and must be given consideration. 4 Pubilius Syrus to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 1 That’s Amare was second when last out in August, has a talented jockey in the saddle and an extended distance should help. 3 Kalon finished third while debuting in November, an increase of distance will help and has a top rated jockey in the saddle. 4 Irish Aura has placed in one of two outings, finished second when last seen and merits respect on experience. 3 Kalon to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 7. 1 Terrible Ted has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen, increases distance and drops in class. 3 Six Point Rack has five victories in races of up to one mile, was second last time out and on form must be given consideration. 6 Impression has seven victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out earlier in February and cannot be overlooked today. 3 Six Point Rack to win, Exacta 3-1
Race 5 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds with a purse of $31,000 and field of 5. 2 Righteously has two victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner when last out and looks for a double today. 3 Malibu Mistress has a victory at five furlongs, was seventh last time out in early February, but drops in grade and distance today. 5 Ruthies Racer has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished far back last time out but returns to a sprint which should help. 2 Righteously to win, Exacta 2-5
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $42,000 and field of 10. 5 Willy The Cobbler has placed in one of four outings, finished second when last seen and returns to a more suitable distance. 6 Mahaamel has placed in one of four outings, finished fifth when last seen and merits consideration on a longer distance. 8 El Joy has placed twice across five starts, was sixth last time out and has one of the best in the business on board. 6 Mahaamel to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 7 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 9. 1 Cousin Eddie was well back while debuting last month, has a talented jockey in that saddle and eases back on class in second outing. 6 Handr’sDream was fifth while debuting in December, leaves from a new stable for the first time and has recently been gelded, which should help. 9 Diva’s Finale is brother to Artistic Diva, has had excellent workouts leading up to debut and jockey booking is a plus. 6 Handr’sDream to win, Exacta 6-9
Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the one mile Pasadena Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 6 2 Cathkin Peak has two victories at one mile, was a winner when last out in December, has a top rated jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 3 Red Flag has victories at both five and seven furlongs, was 4th last time out in a Grade 2 Stakes event and must be respected while dropping in distance and class. 5 Rock Your World is brother to She’s Our Charm was a winner while debuting last month at this venue and has a highly talented rider in the saddle. 2 Cathkin Peak to win, Exacta 2-3
The 9th and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming 4 year olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 10. 2 ThreeArchBayMafia has a victory at 5 for Longs, finished third when last seen and has a top rated rider on board. 3 Malakai Moxie has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out at this venue and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 Hallowed Gift was a winner when last out in December at this venue, workouts have been strong since then, and merits much consideration. 3 Malakai Moxie to win, Exacta 3-2
