Free Picks For Santa Anita - 2/5/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 2 Coulthard has placed in four of five outings, finished second when last seen in October, and debuts with a new stable today. 6 Mahaamel has placed in one of three outings, finished fourth when last seen in October and jockey booking is a big plus. 8 Hudson Ridge is a half-brother to Ferretti, has had excellent workouts leading up to this debut and has one of the most respected trainers in the business. 8 Hudson Ridge to win, Exacta 8-6

Race 2 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 5. 1 Frosteria has placed in each of four starts, finished second when last out, jockey selection is a big plus and is the leading contender. 3 Lady Mystify has placed in one of two starts, finished third when last seen and cannot be overlooked today. 4 Donna Bella has placed in one of two starts, finished second when last seen, and has a top-rated jockey on board. 1 Frosteria to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming 3-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 13. 1 Soulong finished fourth while debuting in December, jockey booking is a plus and finishes in the mix. 2 Whiskey Vision has placed in one of three outings, was sixth when last seen, but faces an easier task today. 3 Cross Indian has placed in one of two outings, finished second when last seen and must be on all shortlists today. 3 Cross Indian to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 7. 3 Coalinga Road has two victories at five furlongs finished second when last seen and holds the leading claims today. 5 Lightning Fast has a victory at six furlongs, finished fourth last time out and jockey booking is a big plus. 6 Desmond Doss Has had success twice in races of up to one mile, finished second last time out and plays a big part today. 3 Coalinga Road to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 5 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 8. 3 Sweet Devil has placed in two of six outings, finished third when last seen in January, and drops a grade today. 4 Lady Timmy Ho has placed three times in four starts, finished second last time out and on form is hard to overlook. 5 Eyes Open has placed in each of three outings, finished second when last seen in December, and merits serious consideration. Lady Timmy Ho to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 6 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up was a purse of $47,000 and field of 7. 4 Two Thirty-Five has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out and looks for a double today. 5 Multiplier has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished fourth when last seen in a Grade 2 event and on these terms is difficult to deny. 6 Pubilius Syrus has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out and looks for a sixth straight today. 6 Pubilius Syrus to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is the 6 ½ furlong Baffle Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $75,000 and field of 9. 3 Weston has victories at both four and six furlongs, finished fifth in a Grade 2 during December and merits serious respect. 6 Commander Khai has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished second last time out in December, and has one of the best in the business on board. 9 Beer Can Man has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished third when last seen in December, and won a Grade 3 just two events ago. 3 Weston to win, Exacta 3-6

The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 9. 2 Moreavino has placed in one of eight starts, finished third when last seen in January, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 A J Rock has placed in two of seven outings, was sixth when last seen and plays a big part at the line today. 5 Shez Our Arch has not placed in either of seven starts, finished seventh when last seen but faces a much easier task today. 2 Moreavino to win, Exacta 2-5

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