Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/12/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 11. 4 Sugary has six victories at one mile, was a winner when last out in January and must be taken into consideration today. 7 Clearly Gone has three victories at one mile, was second when last seen in February, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 10 Little Bird has three wins in races of up to one mile, finished well beck last time out but faces an easier task today and cannot be overlooked. 7 Clearly Gone to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 8. 2 Tiger’s Song has placed in 4 of 11 outings, was second when last seen in February and on these terms merits serious consideration. 4 Twirling Derby has placed three times in 12 starts, finished fifth last time out and plays a part today. 6 Dr. Hoffman has placed in one of three outings, finished fourth when last seen in June, jockey selection is a huge benefit and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Dr. Hoffman to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 3 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 9. 1 On Mars has three victories at one mile, finished second by a neck when last out and amongst this group merits serious respect. 4 Laura’s Light has five victories in races of up to one mile, was sixth last time out in August of last year but on these terms and amongst this group is the one to beat. 5 MoonHall Milly has victories at both five furlongs and one mile, was third last time out and cannot be overlooked by the others. 4 Laura’s Light to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 7. 1 Reem has placed in one of three outings, was fourth when last seen at this venue in February and must be entered into all calculations today. 2 Shell Shock has placed three times in eight starts, finished well back when last out but against this group cannot be overlooked. 7 Missy P. is sister to Mia Mischief, debuts from this venue today, has one of the best in the business on board and holds the leading credentials. 7 Missy P. to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 8. 4 One Fast Bro has a victory at one mile, was sixth when last out in February but finishes in the mix today. 6 Hammering Lemon has a victory at one mile, was second last time out in February, debuts with a new stable today and must be shortlisted. 7 Burnin Turf has a victory at one mile, was third when last out in February at this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Burnin Turf to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 7 furlong claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 1 Miss Alegria has two victories at six furlongs, was well back when last out in November but faces a much easier task today and is the one the rest must catch. 3 Rather Nosy has victories at both five and six furlongs, finished sixth when last seen in January and plays a part at the wire today. 4 Flat Out Joy has a victory at five furlongs, finished second when last out in January and cannot be overlooked today. 1 Miss Alegria to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile in 1/4 Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 1 Witch Moon has not placed in any of four starts, was fourth when last out in February but amongst this group must be placed on all short lists. 3 Lady Crocker has placed in one of four outings, was fifth when last seen in February and has a talented rider on board. 8 Disappearing Act has placed three times in six starts, was second when last out in January and on these terms and with this jockey on board is hard to deny today. 8 Disappearing Act to win, Exacta 8-1

The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 8. 2 Canadian Pride has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in January and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Adare has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in November and is the leading contender today. 8 Colt Fiction has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was well back when last out in February but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Adare to win, Exacta 5-2