Free Picks For Santa Anita - 5/22/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 2 Thrumps Dreams was a winner when last out in February, debuts with a new stable today and must be respected in US debut. 5 Tetragonal has a victory at seven furlongs, was well back when last seen earlier in May but a significant drop in grade is a game-changer today. 6 StyleDome has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was third last time out in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Tetragonal to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 2 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 1 1/16 mile Santa Maria Stakes for three year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 5. 3 Miss Stormy D has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last out in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Ce Ce has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and must be respected by the rest. 5 As Time Goes By has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in April and looks for a double today. 5 As Time Goes By to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 3 Xmas Surprise was a winner when last out in early May, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 4 Respectfully has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen earlier in May and must be given consideration. 5 Honey Jar was a winner last time out in April, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Honey Jar to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for four-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,000 and field of 6. 3 Eskimo Roses has three victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was a winner when last out in April and looks for a hat-trick today. 5 Black Storm has eight victories in races of up to seven furlongs was a winner when last seen in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Red Valor has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in March and plays a prominent role today. 3 Eskimo Roses to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 5 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 3 Cider Apple has placed five times in seven starts, was third when last out in April, and has been third or better over the last six outings. 5 Cinnte Winnte has placed in one of 2 starts, was fourth when last seen in April and must be given consideration. 6 LookIntoGetEven has placed three times in 12 starts, was second last time out in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 3 Cider Apple to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 1 Queen’s Code has placed in one of three starts, was fourth when last out in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Head For Business was fourth while debuting last month puts on blinkers for just the first time today, and merits much consideration. 7 Gone Somewhere is a half-brother to Ruby’s Gone Again, jockey selection is a big plus and on connections must not be overlooked. 1 Queen’s Code to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 7 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 1 ⅛ mile Honeymoon Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 3 Golden has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in early May and must be taken into serious consideration today. 6 Going Global has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a fifth consecutive victory today. 7 Madone has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early May, has won four of the last 5 outings, and holds solid claims today. 7 Madone to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 9. 1 Cousin Eddie has not placed in either of two starts, was third when last out in early May, and cannot be overlooked today. 6 Poseidon’s Kid is brother to Miss Megan, jockey selection is a big plus and on connections, merits respect from the rest. 9 Shotgun Rider has placed in two of 3 starts, was second last time out in early May and on these terms and against this class is hard to deny today. 9 Shotgun Rider to win, Exacta 9-6

The ninth and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 10. 2 New Heat has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in December must be respected today. 3 Squared Shady has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in April and faces a far easier task today. 7 Rain Diva has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in October of 2020 and looks for a hat-trick today. 3 Squared Shady to win, Exacta 3-7

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