Free Picks For Santa Anita - 1/2/21
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday's one mile and 1/8 Maiden special weight for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 9. 1 On Easy Street was third when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a big part today. 6 Uncle Ray was fifth when last out in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and merits consideration. 8 Frasard was second when last seen in November has had excellent workouts of late and looks to go one better today. 1 On Easy Street to win, Exacta 1-8
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and a field of 6. 3 Popular Kid was fifth when last out in December, jockey booking is a big help and at this grade holds the leading clams. 4 TizHotNDusty finished sixth when last out in December, has a talented rider in the saddle and merits consideration. 6 Next Flight was a winner when last out in December, has won each of the last two and must be respected. 3 Popular Kids to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 3 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 10. 5 Freedom Flyer was third was last seen in December, his displayed strong workouts of late and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Stressed is a half-sister to Sheesa Pontiac, has had excellent times during workouts and on connections cannot be overlooked. 9 Smitten By Kitten is sister to Fear The Kitten, was sold for a hefty price and merits serious consideration on connections. 8 Stressed to win, Exacta 8-9
Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 4 Brittle And Yoo was fourth when last out in November, has a talented jockey on board and cannot be overlooked. 5 Claro Que Si was third when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and merits consideration. 6 Little Miss Ellie was a winner when last out in October, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Little Miss Ellie to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 5 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 10. 6 Ragged Rose is a half-sister to Strike Charmer, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and on paper is hard to overlook. 8 Avisse was second when last seen in November, has had strong workouts of late, and holds the leading claims of the group. 9 Malibu Hannah was sixth when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and merits serious consideration. 8 Avisse to win, Exacta 8-9
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 10. 7 Kanderel was not up to par when last seen in November, adds blinkers for just the first time and returns to a more suitable distance. 8 Paladar was a winner when last out in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and cannot be overlooked. 9 Shooters Shoot was fifth when last seen in a Grade 1 at this venue, has had excellent times of late and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Shooters Shoot to win, Exacta 9-7
Race 7 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the one mile and ⅛ San Gabriel Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 7. 5 Count Again was a winner when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big help and on excellent claims looks for a follow-up. 6 AnotherWistaFate was fourth when last seen in November, adds blinkers for just the first time, and has a talented rider onboard. 7 Bowies Hero was fifth when last seen in November, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and cannot be overlooked today. 5 Count Again to win, Exacta 5-6
Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the Sham Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 2 Waspirant was fourth win last out in a Grade 1 at this venue in September and has one of the best riders in the business on board. 4 Uncle Boogie was second when last seen in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Life Is Good is a half-brother to MoneyAtRisk was a winner while debuting in November, and merits serious consideration. 5 Life Is Good to win, Exacta 5-2
The 9th and final race on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 10. 1 El Tigre Terrible was fifth when last out in November, jockey booking is a big help and at this grade holds strong claims. 4 Mesut was second when last seen in October, has a talented rider on board, and looks to go one better today. 10 Encoder was fifth when last seen in February, faces and easier assignment today and on these terms cannot be overlooked. 1 El Tigre Terrible to win, Exacta 1-10
