Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/19/21

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 7. 4 Hail Freedom has placed in one of two starts, was second when last out in January, and looks to go one better today. 5 Cargo was second when last seen while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and holds the leading claims today. 7 Big Coupe is a half-brother to Margot’s Boy, was second while debuting last month at this venue and must be given consideration. 4 Hail Freedom to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 5. 2 Conquest Cobra has nine victories in races of up to one mile, was well back when last out in February but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 3 Impression has 7 victories at one mile, was second last time out in February and looks to go one better today. 5 Fabozzi has six victories in races of up to one mile, was far back when last seen earlier in March but on prior form cannot be dismissed. 3 Impression to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 3 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 9. 3 Hard Metal has placed in one of five outings, was second when last seen in February and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Short Rib has placed in one of four starts, was fourth when last out in February and jockey selection is a big plus. 8 Royal Orb has placed in two of three starts, was 3rd when last seen in February and must be respected by the rest. 3 Hard Metal to win, Exacta 3-8

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 6. 3 Ghoul has victories at both five and six furlongs, was fourth when last out in February and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Thanks Mr. Eidson has two victories at 5 furlongs, finished third when last seen in January, and on consistency must be given consideration. 6 Commander has for victories in races of up to seven furlongs was a winner when last seen in February and holds the leading claims today. 6 Commander to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 5 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 2 Sharapova is half-sister to KissMeOneMoreTime, debuts from this venue today, jockey selection is a plus and on connections, merits respect from the rest. 5 Just Distorted is a half-sister to Going For Gold, was second while debuting last month at this venue and holds the leading claims today. 7 Lady Aces debuts today at this venue has one of the best in the business on board and cannot be overlooked. 2 Sharapova to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 3-year-olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 2 Disko Fever has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in February, and looks for a hat-trick today. 3 St Helena was victorious when last out in December jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 5 Big Beauty was a winner when last seen in February, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and must be given respect from the rest. 5 Big Beauty to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 1 Autisms World has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in January and looks for a double today. 3 Coalinga Road has two victories at five furlongs, was second when last out in January and is the leading contender today. 4 Clayton Deleaney has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in February and arrives in excellent form. 3 Coalinga Road to win, Exacta 3-4

The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile maintenance special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 7. 5 CircleOfChampions has placed in one of four outings, was second when last seen in February and looks to go one better today. 6 Warrens Candy Man has placed four times in seven outings, was third when last seen in February and on consistency must be given consideration. 7 Standing O has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in January, has a highly talented rider in the saddle and holds the leading claims today. 7 Standing O to win, Exacta 7-6