Free Picks For Santa Anita - 12/27/20

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and a field of 10. 1 New Heat has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen in November, and carries a top rider in the saddle. 8 Reiwa has been successful twice at 1 mile, was victorious when last seen in October and merits much consideration. 9 La Gata Elegante has a victory at one mile, failed to finish when last out after her saddle slipped but faces an easier task today. 9 La Gate Elegante to win, Exacta 9-8

Race 2 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 1 Direct Line has placed in one of three races, was second when last out and looks to go one better today. 2 Mongolian Kingdom has placed in one of two outings, finished second when last seen and returns to a more suitable distance. 4 Exaulted has placed in one of two starts, was third when last seen in February and cannot be overlooked after returning from a long break. 1 Direct Line to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 3 on Sunday at Santa Anita is the one mile Eddie Logan Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $75,000 and a field of 7. 2 Commander Khai has a victory at five furlongs, was third when last seen and merits consideration today. 4 Beer Can Man has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in November and cannot be overlooked today. 7 Ebeko has a victory at both seven furlongs and one mile was fourth when last seen and finishes in the mix today. 2 Commander Khai to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $31,000 and a field of 8. 2 Love My Jimmy has placed in two of three outings, was second when last seen in November, and debuts from a new stable today. 5 Sky Navigator was 3rd when last out while debuting in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and cannot be overlooked. 7 Cross Indian finished second when last seen in July, jockey selection is a big help and merits consideration. 5 Sky Navigator to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 5 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile and 1/8 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 8. 2 Honos Man has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen in November and jockey booking is a big help. 3 Street Behavior has a victory at one mile, has won just once in seven outings but in this company merits respect. 4 Armour Plate has a victory at one mile, was 4th when last seen in November, but makes a drop-in class and merits much respect. 4 Armour Plate to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $36,000 and a field of 7. 2 Octopus has been successful in two races at five furlongs, was fifth when last seen but drops in class today. 3 TurnTheClockTo Zero has a victory at five furlongs, finished fifth when last out in October of last year, and after a long layoff cannot be overlooked. 5 Natural History has two victories at six furlongs, finished fifth when last out and amongst this company cannot be overlooked. 2 Octopus to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 7 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and a field of 11. 1 Brix has two victories at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in November and the extra distance should help. 4 Caerulean has two victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out, and looks for a hat-trick today. 6 Mr. Brownstone has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third when last seen in November, and merits consideration. 1 Brix to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 8 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and a field of 10. 1 Rowdy Oh is brother to Elegant Tanner has three victories at 5 furlongs, finished fourth when last seen, and cannot be overlooked today. 5 The Chosen Vron is a half-brother to TizHotNDusty, has two victories at 5 furlongs, and has had excellent workouts of late. 7 Champagne Pegasus has placed five times in seven outings, was second when last seen, and merits serious consideration. 7 Champagne Pegasus to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 9 at Santa Anita on Sunday is the one mile and ⅛ Robert J. Frankel Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and a field of 10. 3 Never Be Enough has six victories at one mile, has also been victorious in a hurdle, has a talented jockey on board, and cannot be overlooked. 9 Zee Drop has three victories at 1 mile, finished third when last seen and jockey booking is a big help. 10 Mucho Unusual has five victories in races of up to one mile, was 12th when last seen in a Grade 1 Breeders Cup but faces a far easier assignment today. 10 Mucho Unusual to win, Exacta 10-1

The 10th and final race on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and a field of 11. 1 Turnaround has won four times at one mile, finished fifth when last seen, and cannot be dismissed today. 3 Fabozzi has five victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen, and debuts from a new stable today. 10 King Eddie has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was fourth when last seen in October and a move to turf could make a big difference. 10 King Eddie to win, Exacta 10-3