Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/6/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the one-mile China Doll Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 4 Bleu Ballon was a winner when last seen in February, has a top-rated jockey on board, and merits serious consideration today. 5 Going Global has been successful at both six and seven furlongs, was a winner last time out and jockey selection is a big plus. 8 Quattroelle has two victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in December and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Going Global to win, Exacta 5-8

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 7. 1 Mastering has two victories at one mile was a winner when last seen in January and merits respect from the rest. 2 Kershaw has five victories in races of up to one mile, finished third when last out in January and plays a prominent role today. 6 Bold Endeavor has five victories in races of up to one mile was a winner last time out, jockey selection is a plus and on form is the one the rest must catch. Bold Endeavor to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 3 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 7. 2 Annangel has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out, debuts with a new stable and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Beguiled has two victories at one mile finished well back when last out but drops in distance and cannot be overlooked. 7 Guitty has two victories at one mile, was fourth last time out and a drop in grade makes it easier today. 2 Annangel to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 8. 4 Royally Command debuts from this venue today, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be overlooked on inexperience. 5 Ensleys Dream has placed in each of four starts, was second when last seen in January and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Pistachio Princess is a half-sister to Domestication, was forth while debuting in January and on connections cannot be overlooked. 5 Ensleys Dream to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $78,000 and field of 8. 1 Brilliant Cut has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th last time out, and must be respected on a drop-in class and distance. 6 Nimbostratus has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in February, and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Dancing Crane has 3 victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last out in January, debuts from a new stable and merits serious consideration. 7 Dancing Crane to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the one mile and 1/16 San Felipe Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $300,000 and field of 7. 1 Life Is Good has victories at both six furlongs and one mile was a winner when last seen in January and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 3 Medina Spirit has victories at both five furlongs and one mile, was a winner last time out, has a talented rider onboard and cannot be overlooked. 5 The Great One was victorious when last out in January, ran well in a Grade 2 the time before that , and must be taken into consideration. 1 Life Is Good to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $78,000 and field of 8. 2 Whisper Not has two victories at one mile, was second when last out in February and a drop in distance is a big help today. 3 Rip City has four victories at one mile, finished second last time out and plays a prominent role today. 6 Tripoli has a victory and five furlongs, was fourth when last seen, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be dismissed today. 2 Whisper Not to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 7 furlong San Carlos Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 9. 1 Storm The Court has victories at both five furlongs and one mile, finished seventh when last seen at a Grade 1 stakes event, but must be respected due to dropping in class and distance. 6 Brickyard Ride has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in January and cannot be overlooked today 9 Tigre De Slugo has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished second last time out and another bold bid is expected today. 9 Tigre Di Slugo to win, Exacta 9-1

Race 9 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the one mile Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $400,000 and field of 10. 1 Smooth Like Strait has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in December and is the leading contender today. 2 Hit the Road has five victories at one mile, was a winner last month at this venue, and must be taken into consideration. 9 Ride A Comet has eight victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in January, and plays a prominent role at the wire. 9 Ride A Comet to win, Exacta 9-1

Race 10 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 1 ¼ mile Santa Anita Handicap for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $400,000 and field of 8. 2 Maxfield has five wins at one mile, was a winner when last out in February and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Express Train has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in January and an additional furlong should help today. 6 Idol has victories at both seven furlongs and 1 mile, finished third when last seen in January, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Express Train to win, Exacta 5-2

The 11th and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden 3-year-olds with a purse of $76,000 and field of 12. 3 Patron D’Oro debuts at this venue today, workouts have been very promising this week and have one of the best in the business on board. 10 Following Sea is a half-brother to Zypto, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits serious respect. 11 Defunded was third while debuting in August, has been gelded since, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Following Sea to win, Exacta 10-11

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