Free Picks For Santa Anita - 6/11/21
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 1 Flash Of Genius is a half-brother to Brian's Avenue, workouts have been strong leading up to this outing and on connections must be respected. 6 RunningOutOfLove debuts today from this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst leaders. 7 Bet On Mookie is a half-brother to Absolute Grit, finished second when last seen in May, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Bet On Mookie to win, Exacta 7-1
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 6. 2 Silver Moon Road has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last out in April and finishes in the lead group today. 4 Honor Among Men has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last seen in May, but with a talented jockey in the saddle merits consideration today. 6 Cant Stop This Man was 3rd while debuting in April, debuts from a new stable today and must be factored into the equation. 4 Honor Among Men to win, Exacta 4-6
Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 Navy Queen has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in April but against this class and with a highly talented jockey on board is hard to deny today. 2 Vella has a victory at six furlongs was well off the pace when last seen in May but finishes in the mix today. 3 Majestic GiGi has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back last time out in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Navy Queen to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field 7. 1 Sir Flatter has not placed in any of 3 starts, was well back when last out in April but amongst this group holds the leading credentials today. 3 Very Irish has placed 4 times in 11 outings, was second when last seen in May, and on these terms finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Gerlach’s has placed in one of 4 starts, was third last time out in May and must be on all shortlists today. 7 Gerlach’s to win, Exacta 7-1
Race 5 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 3 Truth Seeker has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in May, and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Snazzy Dresser has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in May and merits the respect of the others today. 6 Storm The Bastille has two victories at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in April, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Storm The Bastille to win, Exacta 6-3
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $31,000 and field out of 9. 4 Big Bell is half-sister to Riding With Dino, jockey selection is a big plus, and on connections must be on all shortlists. 8 Nobu has not placed in any of 3 outings, was third when last seen in April, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 Dorita’s Happy has not yet placed in any of 3 starts, was sixth last time out in May but finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Nobu to win, Exacta 8-9
Race 7 on Friday 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. 1 Gator Shining has a victory at the six furlongs was fifth when last out in April but against this class must be on all shortlists. 2 WyFire has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in September and merits serious consideration today. 6 Harbored Memories was a winner last time out in May, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 2 WyFire to win, Exacta 2-6
The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 10. 1 Head For Business has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last out in May but finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Hello Handsome is a half-brother to Sweet Sassafrassy, was well back when last seen in May but on connections cannot be overlooked today. 9 Active Account is a half-brother to Bountiful Desert, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Active Account to win, Exacta 9-1
