Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/26/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 2 First Class Dad has placed in two of four starts, was fifth when last out earlier in March, and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 Bench debuts from this venue today, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes in the mix. 5 Beyond Brilliant finished second last time out while debuting in February, jockey selection is a big plus and holds the leading claims today. 5 Beyond Brilliant to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 1 ElgoFranco has placed 7 times in 13 starts, was second when last out earlier in March, and on these terms cannot be overlooked today. 3 Fursace is a half-sister to Swiss In Paris, was fifth while debuting in January at this venue, and on these terms merits serious consideration. 4 Starship Endeavor is sister to Scathing, debuts from this venue today and on connections must be respected. 3 Fursace to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 13. 1 Starship Sky has placed three times in 12 starts, was second when last out in February and must be on all shortlists today. 6 Amiko Chow has placed in two of 5 outings, was second when last seen in February and is the leading contender today. 9 Unbreakable has placed and 1 of 7 starts, was third last time out in February and on consistency must be considered. 6 Amiko Chow to win, Exacta 6-9

Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 2 Seiche has victories at both seven furlongs and one mile, was a winner when last out in February, and debuts from a new stable today in quest of a hat trick. 3 Justin’s Quest has two victories at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in February but has a highly talented jockey onboard today. 4 Malakai Moxie has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in February and has one of the best in the business on board 4 Malakai Moxie to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 1 Astronaut has placed in two of four starts, was second when last out in February, and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 2 Still In The Game has placed 6 times in 11 outings, was third when last seen in February and holds solid claims today. 4 Cosmo has placed three times in nine starts, was 4th last time out in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Astronaut to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 6 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 6. 1 Bezos is a half-brother to Fortunate Girl, was well back while debuting last month at this venue but on connections must be shortlisted today. 3 Fenway has placed in one of three outings, finished sixth when last seen earlier in March, and plays a part today. 6 There Goes Harvard has not placed in either of two starts, was third last time out in early March but puts on blinkers for the first time and must be given consideration. 3 Fenway to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 1 Shes’A PerfectLady was a winner when last out in February, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 3 Bella Chica was a winner when last seen in September has a talented rider on board and finishes with the lead group. 4 Translate has a victory at six furlongs, finished second last time out in February at this venue and on these terms is hard to deny today. 4 Translate to win, Exacta 4-1

The eighth and final race at Santa Anita on Friday is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 3 Our Little Tiger has not placed in any of four starts, finished fourth when last out earlier in March but has a top-rated jockey on board. 4 Here Comes Ralphie has placed three times in nine outings, was fifth when last seen earlier in March, and must be taken into consideration today. 5 Medusa’s Gaze has placed 3 times in 5 starts, was third last time out in early March and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 5 Medusa’s Gaze to win, Exacta 5-3