Free Picks For Santa Anita - 4/4/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 1 RaceTrackers has placed in two of three starts, was third when last out in February, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Zero Down has placed in two of 13 outings, was third when last seen in February, and finishes in the mix today. 5 Queen’s Code has placed in one of three starts, was fourth when last out in February, and plays a part today at the wire. 1 RaceTrackers to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Sunday is the six-furlong Las Flores Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and a field of four. 1 Gamine has five victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out at Keeneland in November, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 2 Qahira has five victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in February and jockey selection is a big plus. 3 Hang A Star has a victory at 6 furlongs, finished well back when last out but cannot be overlooked today. 1 Gamine to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 6. 2 Kalon has placed in one of two starts, was fourth when last out in February and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Irish Aura has placed in two of three outings, was second when last seen at this venue in February and looks to go one better today. 4 Brooklyns Best is a half-sister to Global Slowdown, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits serious consideration. 3 Irish Aura to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 4 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 7. 2 Esja has not placed in either of two starts, was well back when last out here in March but has lowered her sights and must be given consideration. 4 Jaxons Tour Guide has placed in one of two outings, was third when last seen in March and cannot be overlooked by the rest. 6 Simmer Down has placed in two of 7 starts, was third last time out in March and on experience must be respected by the others. 6 Simmer Down to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 5 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 3 SmoothLikeButtah was a winner when last out in March at this venue, has a talented rider onboard and finishes in the mix. 4 Super Game has a victory at one mile, finished well back when last seen in March but amongst this class cannot be overlooked. 6 Squared Shady has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in March at this track, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Squared Shady to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 8. 1 Brilliant Bird has nine victories in races of up to one mile, finished second in February at this venue, and plays a prominent role at the wire today. 3 Uno Trouble Maker has eight victories in races of up to six furlongs, was well back when last seen in March but faces a far easier task today. 7 Queen Carmelita has been victorious at both four and five furlongs, was a winner last time out in February and jockey selection is a big plus. 3 Uno Trouble Maker to win, Exacta 3-7

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1 mile in 1/4 allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 7. 1 MoonHall Milly has victories at both five furlongs and one mile, was third when last out in March at this venue and has a highly talented jockey on board. 2 On Mars has three victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last seen here in March and looks to go one better today. 6 Rocking Redhead has two victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in February and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Rocking Redhead to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 8 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 5. 1 Paid Informant has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished well back when last out in February but jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be overlooked. 2 Kelani Kim was a winner when last seen in May, has a talented jockey in the saddle and after a long break cannot be dismissed. 4 FlatterWithJewels was a winner last time out in June of 2020, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 FlatterWithJewels to win, Exacta 4-1

The 9th and final race on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds in with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 3 Ultimate Hy is a half-sister to Platinum Rules, finished second while debuting in January at this venue and looks to go one better today. 7 Slew South has placed three times in nine outings, was fourth when last seen in February and jockey selection is a big plus. 8 WithTheyAllCouldBe has placed in one of 2 starts, was fifth last time out in November but is now running on Lasix and a drop-in class merits much respect from the rest. 8 WishTheyAllCouldBe to win, Exacta 8-3

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