Free Picks For Santa Anita - 5/15/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 7. 2 Back Ring Luck has two victories at 1 mile, was well back when last out in April but faces a far easier task today. 6 Nerves Of Steel has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a hat-trick today. 7 Man Friday has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in April and holds solid claims today. 2 Back Ring Luck to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 2 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile and 1/16 starter allowance for four year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 5. 1 Synthesis has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in February and holds the leading claims today. 2 Truth Seeker has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a double today. 4 Mongolian Wind has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, finished second last time out in early May and looks to go one better today. 1 Synthesis to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the six and a half of her long Lazaro Barrera Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 4. 1 Wipe The Slate has a victory at seven furlongs, was well back when last out in March but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Laurel River was a winner when last seen in April, jockey selection is a big plus and looks to double up today. 3 The Chosen Vron has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in April and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 The Chosen Vron to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 6. 1 Angel Of Freedom has not placed in either of two starts, was third when last out in February but puts on blinkers for just the first time and merits respect from the rest. 2 Shell Shock has placed in 3 of 10 outings, was third when last seen in April, and on experience must be given consideration. 4 Fi Fi Pharoah has placed in two of three starts was fourth last time out in April but cannot be overlooked today. 1 Angel Of Freedom to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/4 allowance optional claiming for four-year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 5. 3 Bold Endeavor has five victories in races up to 1 mile, was second when last out in April and holds the leading claims today. 4 Heywoods Beach has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in April and must be respected by the rest. 5 Kershaw has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in April but on consistency merits consideration. 3 Bold Endeavor to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 1 Liar Liar has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in April and looks to go one better today. 2 Absolute Unit has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in April but on previous form must be given consideration. 6 Ox Bridge was a winner last time out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 1 Liar Liar to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 7 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 13. 10 Half Hoping has placed in each of three starts, was second when last out in March and holds the leading claims today. 11 Medusa’s Gaze has placed five times in seven outings, was second when last seen in April and looks to go one better today. 13 ElgoFranco has placed 8 times in 14 starts, was second last time out in March and on consistency merits consideration. 10 Half Hoping to win, Exacta 10-13

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 8. 1 Titrate has placed in two of 3 starts, was second when last out earlier in May but holds the leading claims today. 4 Mucho Del Oro was a winner when last seen in April, jockey selection is a plus and looks for a double today. 6 Goldoni has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in April, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Mucho Del Oro to win, Exacta 4-6

Race 9 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 8. 1 I Will Not has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last out in April and on consistency merits consideration. 4 HowBeIt has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last seen in April and looks to go one better today. 8 Good With People has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out in April and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 Good With People to win, Exacta 8-4

The tenth and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 12. 1 Eagle Chief has placed three times in six starts, was fifth when last out in early May but finishes in the mix today. 2 Harbored Memories has placed in each of three outings, was second when last seen in March and holds the leading claims today 8 Doncic is a half-brother to Dubai Bobby, was second while debuting in April and on connections must be factored into the equation. 2 Harbored Memories to win, Exacta 2-1