Free Picks for Santa Anita - 10/1/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 7. 2 Ferrariano has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last seen in June and amongst this group is a leading contender. 6 Viking Plunder has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong, was a second when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 7 Found My Ball has a victory at six furlongs, was sixth last time out in July but faces a far easier task today and is the one to beat. 7 Found My Ball to win, Exacta 7-2

Race 2 on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $27,000 and field of 6. 1 King Apollo is the half-brother of Said I Wouldn’t, debuts today at this venue and has had encouraging workouts of late. 4 You’re My Boy Kat has placed in 2 of five starts, was third when last seen in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Town Boy is the brother of Townie, was well back while debuting in August but cannot be overlooked today. 1 King Apollo to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 12. 7 Trebbiano has placed in 2 of 4 starts, was second when last out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Roy C is the brother of Evidence Based, was sixth when last seen in August but cannot be overlooked today. 10 Fight On Ron is the half-brother of Big Sport, was third while debuting last month and plays a prominent role today. 7 Trebbiano to win, Exacta 7-10

Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 7 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $31,000 and field of 6. 1 California Street has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in September and looks for a second consecutive victory today. 5 Platinum Equity has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in September but cannot be overlooked today. 6 P R Radio Star has 10 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 3rd last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 1 California Street to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Friday is the five furlong Speakeasy Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 2 One Timer was a winner when last out in July, has two victories at five furlongs and is undefeated, therefore must be on all shortlists today. 4 Forbidden Kingdom is the half-brother of Sianara, was a winner when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 5 Miss Alacrity is the half-sister of Jenda’s Agenda, has two victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and finishes in the top two today. 2 One Timer to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is the 1 mile and 1/16 Chandelier Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 7. 1 Electric Ride was a winner when last out in August, jockey booking is a plus and must be given respect from the rest. 3 Dance To The Music is the half-sister of Oscar Nod, has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in August and plays a prominent part today. 4 Grace Adler is the half-sister of Union River, has victories at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was a winner last time out in September and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Grace Adler to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is the 6 ½ furlong Eddie D Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 9. 4 Charmaine’s Mia has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Law Abidin Citizen has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in August but drops a class today and merits serious consideration. 7 Lieutenant Dan has seven victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and must be near or at the top of all shortlists today. 7 Lieutenant Dan to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Friday is the 1 mile and 1/16 American Pharoah Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $300,000 and field of 7. 1 Corniche is the half-brother of Coffee Crush, was a winner when last out in September and must be given consideration today. 4 Oviatt Class was a winner when last seen in August, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 RockeFeller is the brother of Dance For The Gold, was a winner last time out in August and factors into the equation today. 4 Oviatt Class to win, Exacta 4-6

The ninth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 and field of 12. 5 Va Va Voom has placed five times in 12 starts, was second when last out in September and finishes amongst the lead group today. 6 Big Summer has placed in each of three starts, was second when last seen in August, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and is the one to beat. 8 GrazenInStilettos was second while debuting in August, has a top rated rider on board and holds solid claims today. 6 Big Summer to win, Exacta 6-8