Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/27/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 7. 2 Big Bell is half-sister to Riding With Dino, has a top-rated jockey on board and plays a part while debuting today. 6 Flag Salute has not placed in any of five starts, was sixth when last seen earlier in March but returns to a sprint and that should be a plus. 7 Mind Meld is half-sister to Ace Deuce, workouts of late have been very promising, debuts from this venue today and on connections cannot be overlooked. 6 Flag Salute to win, Exacta 6- 7

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 5. 2 Bye Bye Miss Pie was a winner last time out in February, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms holds the leading claims today. 3 Bruja Escarlata has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in February and looks for a double today. 4 She’s A Dime has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was second last time out in February and on a drop in class must be given consideration. 2 Bye Bye Miss Pie to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 3 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 7. 1 CiberTruck was fourth while debuting last month, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and must be given consideration amongst this group. 2 WhatDidIDo is brother to Barbara Beatrice, workouts have been very strong off late and jockey selection is a big plus. 7 Minister Shane debuts from this venue today, has a talented rider in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 CiberTruck to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three year olds with a purse of $42,000 and field of 6. 1 Herd Immunity has victories at both five and six furlongs, was a winner when last out in February, debuts from a new stable today and merits respect. 2 Joe Don Looney was a winner when last seen in November while debuting, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the leading contender today. 4 Diva’s Finale is brother to Artistic Diva, was a winner last time out in February, debuts from a new stable today and must be given consideration. 2 Joe Don Looney to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong starter optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 9. 2 Hartel has a victory at five furlongs, finished third with last out in February and plays a role today at the line. 3 Armour Plate has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen earlier in March and returns to a more favorable distance today. 4 Exultation is a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in February and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 Armour Plate to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 6 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $31,000 and field of 8. 2 Captain Scotty has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was second when last out in February and with a drop in class is the one the rest must catch. 6 Camby has five victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished third when last seen earlier in March and plays a role today. 8 Octopus has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in February and holds solid claims today. 2 Captain Scotty to win, Exacta 2-8

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/4 allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 6. 1 Salvador Mundi has three victories at one mile, was fourth with last out in February at this venue and with a drop in class today finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Award Winner has victories at one mile and one mile and one furlong, was second when last seen in February and must be given consideration. 4 Gregdar has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in February and on these terms is hard to deny today. 4 Gregdar to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 8. 2 Midnight Mystery has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last out in February and on a return to sprinting must be respected. 6 Holden The Lute has a victory at six furlongs, finished well back when last seen in February but at a more suitable distance today must be respected. 7 Defense Wins has a victory at six furlongs, finished second last time out at this venue in February and plays a part today. 2 Midnight Mystery to win, Exacta 2-7

The 9th and final race at Santa Anita on Saturday is the one mile and ¼ Santa Ana Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 1 Mucho Unusual has seven victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last out in February and on a drop in class today must be respected. 3 Going To Vegas has three victories at one mile, was fourth when last seen in February and holds solid claims today. 4 TapWater has three victories at one mile, was a winner when last out in February, has a highly talented jockey on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 TapWater to win, Exacta 4-1

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