Free Picks For Santa Anita - 6/4/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/8 Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 5. 1 My Indy was second when last out in May, has placed in one of 10 starts to date and an additional furlong should make the difference today. 2 Lemonade Stand has not placed in any of four outings, was fourth when last seen in May but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Seven Charms has not placed in any of 3 starts, was sixth last time out in February and plays a part at the wire today. 1 My Indy to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 6. 1 Nicole Grace has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in May, but cannot be overlooked today. 4 FlatterWithJewels has a victory at 5 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in April but on previous form must be given consideration. 5 Wild Arch has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth last time out in April but a drop-in class and an increase in distance should make a big difference today. 5 Wild Arch to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 3 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 6. 3 Sunshine Babe has placed in 2 of 5 starts, was second when last out in May and on form merits serious consideration today. 5 Unusual Dancer has placed 4 times in 16 starts, was 2nd when last seen in April and looks to go one better today. 6 Mensa On Tap has placed in 2 of seven starts, was fifth last time out in May and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Mensa On Tap to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 6. 2 We All Agree is a half-sister to Candy Ruler, debuts from this venue today, and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 Ruby Ray workouts have been very strong leading up to this debut and has a highly talented jockey on board. 6 HardDiane was second while debuting in May, additional distance should be helpful today and jockey booking is a positive. 6 HardDiane to win, Exacta 6-2

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 5. 2 Saving Sophie has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in May and looks for a second straight today. 3 Zabava has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and must be respected today. 4 Lucky Peridot has three victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in May, but drops in class today and therefore holds solid claims. 4 Lucky Peridot to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 1 Illumination has placed in one of 4 starts, was third when last out in October, and faces a far easier task today. 2 Flipping Fast is a half-sister to Dr. Forman, has a high price tag, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits serious consideration. 5 Optimas has not placed in either of two starts, was third last time out in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Illumination to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for four year olds and up with a purse of $39,000 and field of 6. 3 Kittyhawk Lass has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 5 A New Peace has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last seen in April and plays a prominent role today. 6 Nice Ice has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back last time out in April but a drop in class makes the difference today. 6 Nice Ice to win, Exacta 6-3

The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 9. 2 Call Nine One One has placed in one of 4 starts, was third when last out in May, and must be given consideration today. 3 Stir The Pot has placed three times in 12 outings was third when last seen in April, and finishes amongst the leaders today 9 Mad Catter is a half-brother to Valoordo, was third while debuting in April and on connections cannot be overlooked today. 2 Call Nine One One to win, Exacta 2-9

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