Free Picks for Santa Anita - 10/9/20

Race 1

3 Chipper: finished second as the favorite when last seen, new distance should be a big help and factors into the equation today. Exotics

5 LuvLuv: has not yet enjoyed a victory, finished second in best outing to date, jockey’s success at this venue is second to none and must be respected. Top Pick

6 Carmelita’s Man: has not yet enjoyed a victory but has improved with each outing, finished second when last seen and debuts for a new stable today. Should be included

Race 4

2 Warrens Candy Girl: has not yet enjoyed a victory, finished third when last seen and stable has an excellent history at this venue. Exotics

9 Big Andy: has not yet reached the winner's circle, finished third as the favorite last time out, but at the weights is the obvious choice today. Top Pick

12 Princess Sadie: debuts from this venue today, rider on board is one of the best anywhere and plays a prominent role. Should be included

Race 5

2 Preaching Trainer: was victorious when last seen three months ago at Del Mar, has a top jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

6 Fratelli: was victorious when last seen two weeks ago, debuts from a new stable today and has one of the best in the business on board. Top Pick

7 Principe Carlo: not up to form when last seen 5 weeks ago but debuts from a new stable today and must be given consideration. Should be included

Race 6

2 War Path: was runner-up last time out 10 weeks ago, trainer/jockey combination merits much respect and must be on all shortlists. Top Pick

6 Frasard: Finished third when last seen two months ago, workouts of late have been very good and plays a role today. Exotics

9 Comradery: ran a career-best while debuting, has not reached that level since, but at the weights is hard to deny today. Should be included

Race 8

3 Maestro Dearte: finished third when last seen 6 weeks ago, jockey has an excellent record at this venue and must be on all shortlist. Should be included

4 North County Guy: ran a career-best in most recent outing two months ago at Del Mar, has displayed excellent workouts of late and must be respected. Top Pick

6 Untamed Domain: ran well when last seen 6 weeks ago, strike rate for this stable is very good and finishes amongst the leaders. Exotics