Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/13/21
Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and a field of 11. 1 Gerlach’s is a half-brother to Poppy’s C Note, was seventh while debuting here last month but on connections cannot be overlooked. 2 Daniel’s Magic has placed in one of three outings, was second when last seen in February, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 IMissBayMeadows was fourth while debuting here in February, jockey selection is a big plus and must be at or near the top of all shortlists. 8 IMissBayMeadows to win, Exacta 8 -2
Race 2 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 1 Johan Zoffani has placed five times in eight outings, was second when last seen in February and must be given consideration. 2 Eyes Open has placed three times in four starts, was well back when last out in February but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Triple Tap is brother to Chasing Yesterday, has five victories in races of up to one mile including a Grade 1 event, jockey selection is a big plus and holds the leading credentials. 5 Triple Tap to win, Exacta 5-1
Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 1 Good With People has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, finished third when last seen in January and must be respected by the others. 3 Gator Shining has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back when last out in February but drops a grade today. 6 Coulthard was a winner win last out at this venue in February, has a talented jockey in the saddle and must be shortlisted. 6 Coulthard to win, Exacta 6-1
Race 4 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 6-furlong starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up if a purse of $42,000 and field of 7. 1 Dark Hedges has three victories at seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in January and must be given serious consideration. 4 Elektronic has three victories at six furlongs, was fifth when last seen in November, debuts from a new stable today and cannot be overlooked by the others. 6 Posterize has five victories at six furlongs, was fifth last time out and jockey selection is a big plus. 4 Elektronic to win, Exacta 4-1
Race 5 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1 mile and 1/4 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 5. 2 Big Buzz has victories at both six furlongs and 1 mile, was far back when last seen in August but returns to a more suitable class today 4 Tropical Terror has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in February and faces an easier task today. 5 Shazier has a victory at one mile, was sixth when last seen in February but merits consideration amongst this group. 4 Tropical Terror to win, Exacta 4-5
Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 7 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 10. 5 Oil Can Knight has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was fifth when last out in February, but a drop in class makes a big difference today. 9 Jan’s Reserve has three victories at seven furlongs, was second when last seen in January and cannot be overlooked today. 10 AWhiteSportsCoat has nine victories in races of up to six furlongs, was sixth last time out but on prior form merits consideration. 5 Oil Can Knight to win, Exacta 5-9
Race 7 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the six-furlong San Simeon Stakes 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 2 Gregorian Chant has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in January and merits serious consideration today. 3 Bob And Jackie has four victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in a Grade 3 event and has one of the best in the business on board. 7 Jolie Olimpica has two victories at five furlongs, was second when last seen in January and cannot be overlooked today. 3 Bob And Jackie to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 8 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the one mile Beholder Mile Stakes 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 8. 1 Swiss SkyDiver has six victories at one mile, was seventh when last seen in November but cannot be dismissed today. 3 Harvest Moon has four victories at one mile, was fourth when last seen in November, has a talented jockey on board and merits consideration. 6 As Time Goes By has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was a winner when last seen in January and looks for a double today. 1 Swiss SkyDiver to win, Exacta 1-6
The 9th and final race at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong allowance for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 10. 1 Table For Ten has a victory at one mile, was 3rd when last out in October, and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 Bench Judge has victories at both five and six furlongs, was a winner last time out in February, and looks for a double today. 6 LuvLuv was a winner when last seen in February, has had excellent workouts since, has a talented rider onboard and cannot be overlooked. 5 Bench Judge to win, Exacta 5-6
