Free Picks for Santa Anita - 9/25/20

Race 1

2 Fantasy Heat: was runner-up when last seen 5 weeks ago at Delmar and on these terms is difficult to deny. Top Pick

5 Mischiffie: not up to form when last out two months ago at Del Mar, has earned much respect at this venue and cannot be overlooked. Should be included

6 Luck Peridot: was runner-up when last seen three weeks ago, has finished with the leaders of late and cannot be dismissed today. Exotics

Race 5

2 Spanish Channel: Slightly below form when last seen three weeks ago, but faces an easier assignment today and finishes in the mix. Exotics

4 Bella Chica: finished third at Del Mar three weeks ago, cannot be overlooked, and merits respect from the others. Should be included

9 Cassie Belle: ran well when last seen 5 weeks ago at Del Mar, workouts of late have been very strong and must be respected. Top Pick

Race 6

1 Message: was victorious when last seen 4 weeks ago, has top connections, jockey booking a big plus and trained by one of the best in the business. Should be included

2 Qahira: was a winner when last seen 6 weeks ago, workouts have been very good of late and must be respected by the others. Exotics

5 Hang A Star: was third when last seen 4 weeks ago, has had prior success at this venue and must be taken seriously. Top Pick

Race 7

1 Wildman Jack: ran a career-best when last seen two months ago and on the figures is the one the rest must catch. Top Pick

5 Sparky Ville: not up to form when last seen 5 weeks ago, but strike rate at this venue is very good and must enter into the equation. Should be included

6 El Tigre Terrible: was victorious when last seen two months ago at Del Mar, arrives in very good form and plays a role today. Exotics

Race 9

1 Gypsy Spirit: slightly below form when last seen 5 weeks ago, but on the figures is the one the rest will be chasing when crossing the wire. Top Pick

4 Nice Ice: was victorious when last out six weeks ago at Delmar, debuts from a new stable today and must be taken seriously. Should be included

6 Awesome Drive: was a winner when last seen 3 weeks ago, arrives here in very good form and plays a role today. Exotics