Free Picks For Santa Anita - 5/21/21
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 2 Union Bliss has placed in one of two starts, was third when last out in April, and finishes amongst the lead group today. 4 Silver Moon Road has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last seen in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 Gerlach’s has placed in one of three starts, was second last time out in April and a duplicate performance today would be enough. 5 Gerlach’s to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 2 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 4 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $61,000 and the field of 7. 1 Royal O’Haigain debuts at this venue today has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Distorted Diva is a half-sister to Beyond Precher, was third when last seen while debuting earlier in May and merits serious consideration today. 6 Miss Bellatrix had an expensive price tag, workouts have been very strong leading up to this debut and must be given consideration. 3 Distorted Diva to win, Exacta 3-1
Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 8. 2 Peace Pipe has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in April but a drop-in class is a big help today. 5 Best Of Show was a winner when last seen in April, has a talented jockey on board and plays a prominent role today. 7 Vegas Palm has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in early May and a drop in distance is a big plus today. 5 Best Of Show to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $31,000 and field of 9. 2 Catfish Charlie has not placed in any of 3 starts, was third when last out in April but a drop in grade should make a difference today. 4 Careless Kitten has placed in one of seven starts, was fifth when last seen in April and cannot be overlooked today. 7 Marksman On Target has not placed in either of two starts, was sixth last time out in March but a drop in class is the difference-maker today. 7 Marksman On Target to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 5 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 2 Colombian Gold has two victories at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in April but cannot be overlooked amongst this group. 6 So Much Happy has two victories at one mile, was third when last seen in April, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Sherlinda has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was well off the pace last time out in early May, but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 6 So Much Happy to win, Exacta 6-2
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 4 Lovesick Blues has victories at both 4 and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a second straight today. 6 Calder Vale has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well off the pace last time out in December but cannot be overlooked amongst this group. 7 Press Briefing has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in April, debuts with a new stable today, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Press Briefings to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 7 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 8. 4 RockTillYouDrop has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third when last out in early May, and has a highly talented jockey on board today. 6 Jazz Hands has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen in April, and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 7 LetsGetLucky has a victory at the six furlongs, was third last time out in April and faces a far easier task today. 7 LetsGetLucky to win, Exacta 7-6
The eighth and final race at Santa Anita on Friday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse $31,000 and field of 10. 2 Kind But She Lies has placed in one of 4 stars, was third when last out in April, and finishes amongst the lead group today. 5 Brio Is Awesome has placed in one of six outings, was second when last seen earlier in May and a duplicate performance could be enough today. 8 Medusa’s Gaze has placed five times in eight starts, was sixth last time out in early May but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 5 Brio Is Awesome to win, Exacta 5-8
