Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/20/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 2 New Drama has not yet placed in any of three starts, was fifth when last seen in February but amongst this group merits consideration. 3 Lalic is a half-sister to Limerick, finished third while debuting last month at this venue and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 6 Predictable Tully has placed 6 times in 11 starts, was third when last out in January and must be on all shortlists today. 6 Predictable Tully to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 2 None Above The Law has a victory at six furlongs, was sixth when last out in early March and must be respected by the rest. 4 Club Cal has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen at this venue in February but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Cashlings has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in February and jockey selection is a plus. 4 Club Cal to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 Armour Plate has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen in February, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Invictatatus has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in January but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Full Draw was a winner last time out in February, has a talented jockey on board, and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Amour Plate to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 6. 1 Crash Corrigan has pleased four times in seven outings, was second when last seen in February and looks to go one better today. 2 Funkenstein has placed in each of two starts, was second when last out in February and merits serious consideration today. 4 Thrive is a half-brother to Gidgetta, was third while debuting at this venue last month puts on blinkers for just the first time and jockey selection is a huge plus. 4 Thrive to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 5 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1 ½ mile starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $47,000 and field of 8. 2 Red King has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was fifth when last out in November of last year but finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Ward ‘N Jerry has seven victories in races of up to one mile was a winner when last out in February and looks for a double today. 7 Tartini has four victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last out in February and on form merits serious consideration. 2 Red King to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 6 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 8. 2 Street Behavior has a victory at one mile, was third last time out at this venue in February and jockey selection is a big plus. 6 Brazilian Summer has a victory at one mile, was sixth when last seen at this venue in February but cannot be overlooked today. 8 SpeakerOfTheHouse has been victorious at 1 mile, was well back when last out in February but cannot be dismissed yet. 2 Street Behavior to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 7 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 1 ½ mile San Luis Rey Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 1 Acclimate has six victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last out in a Grade 2 event and merits serious respect. 2 MasterOfFoxHounds has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in a Grade 2 event in February and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 United has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was well back when last out in a Grade 1 event in November and on these terms is the one to beat. 3 United to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 7. 1 Wilson Monk was a winner while debuting last month at this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 4 Fratelli has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished far back when last out in February, but debuts from a new stable and has one of the best in the business on board. 6 Curry has a victory at six furlongs, finished second when last seen in February and cannot be overlooked by the rest. 1 Wilson Monk to win, Exacta 1-6

The ninth and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 12. 5 No Foolery Here is a half-brother to Bemus Point, was fourth while debuting last month at this venue and jockey selection is a big plus. 9 Hudson Ridge has not yet placed in either of two starts, was 4th when last seen earlier in March but cannot be overlooked today. 10 Eagle Chief has placed in two of four starts, was third last time out at this venue in February, and merits serious consideration today. 5 No Foolery Here to win, Exacta 5-9

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