Free Picks for Santa Anita - 10/11/21

Free Picks for Santa Anita - 10/11/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 1 Billy’s Bet is the half-brother of Tanners Pride, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits consideration. 2 OUBabe was 3rd while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and on current form merits respect from the rest. 3 Heaven’s Music has placed in two of 3 starts, was second last time out in September and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Heaven’s Music to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 2 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 in field of 5. 3 Club Mesquite has yet to place in 3 starts, was well back when last out in September but a drop in grade is a big help today. 4 Warrens Candy Man has placed 5 times in 13 outings, was fifth when last seen in September but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Funkenstein has placed three times in six starts, was well off the pace last time out in September but against this class holds solid claims today. 3 Club Mesquite to win, Exacta 3- 5

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 9. 1 Sugary has six victories at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Star Of Africa has three victories at 1 mile, was eighth when last seen in September but on previous form must be given consideration. 4 Rose Princess has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in September and on these terms looks to go one better today. 4 Rose Princess to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 4 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 in field of 7. 4 Mr. Dougie Fresh has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 5 Sayin Grace has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in September and looks for a second consecutive visit to the winner’s circle today. 6 Very Irish has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in September and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Sayin Grace to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 11. 1 Bold Voyager was a winner when last out in September, jockey booking is a big advantage and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 3 Ox Bridge has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Steak And Cheese has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in August and must be given serious consideration.1 Bold Voyager to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and field of 10. 1 Medusa’s Gaze has placed 8 times in 15 starts, was second when last out in September and on these terms and against this group is hard to deny today. 5 Curious Inji has placed in two of 5 starts, was second when last seen in September and holds solid claims today. 9 Rattrapante has placed in one of five starts, was second last time out in September and amongst this company is a serious player. 1 Medusa’s Gaze to win, Exacta 1-9

Race 7 on Monday 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. 2 Cucina has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fifth when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 5 Rookie Mistake has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well off the pace when last seen in January but against this group must be respected. 7 Tilted Towers has two victories at 5 furlongs, was sixth last time out in August and holds solid claims today. 2 Cucina to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 8 on Monday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 11. 1 Dark Prince has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in September and must be respected by the rest. 4 Pelican Way has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Fast As Cass has two victories at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in early October but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Pelican Way to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 9 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 12. 4 Solo Animo has placed in two of four starts, was sixth when last out in September and factors into the equation today. 8 Star Sailor has placed three times in eight outings, was fifth when last seen in September and plays a prominent role today. 9 World Cruiser has placed in one of three starts, was second last time out in December of 2020, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 World Cruiser to win, Exacta 9-4

The tenth and final race at Santa Anita on Monday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 9. 1 Stella Noir has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out in September and plays a prominent role today. 6 Moraz has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last seen in September and merits serious consideration today. 9 Velvet Slippers has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in September, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 Velvet Slippers to win, Exacta 9-6





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