Free Picks for Santa Anita - 10/2/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 14. 2 Tom’s Beauty is the half-sister of O Cigano, was third while debuting last month and holds solid claims today. 8 So Softly is the half-sister of Scotty, was sixth while debuting last month and must be given consideration today. 10 Music Festival is the half-sister of Season To Remember, workouts have been very strong leading up to today's debut and must be taken into account. 2 Tom’s Beauty to win, Exacta 2-8

Race 2 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse over $35,000 and field of 5. 1 Floyd Knowles has not placed in either of two starts, was 4th when last out in September but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Arthur Spooner has placed in one of three outings, was third when last seen in September but plays a prominent role today. 4 Velvet Ghost has not placed in either of two starts, was well off the pace last time out in September but a drop in grade should be the difference-maker today. 4 Velvet Ghost to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the 1 mile City Of Hope Mile Stakes for three year olds and Gotham with a purse of $200,000 and field of 5. 2 Mo Forza has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Hit The Road has six victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in August and plays a prominent role. 5 Smooth Like Strait has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in August and finishes amongst the first 3. 2 Mo Forza to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 7. 1 Big Novel is the sister of Big Story, was 3rd when last out in September and must be given serious consideration. 2 Bold Choice is the half-sister of Stir The Pot, was fifth while debuting last month and factors into the equation today. 4 Madiha has placed in one of three starts, was sixth last time out in September but cannot be dismissed today. 1 Big Novel to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 8. 1 Whooping Jay has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 2 Commander has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 8 Coulthard has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in March and finishes as one of the first two today. 1 Whooping Jay to win, Exacta 1-8

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 5. 1 Taishan has two victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in August but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Eight Rings has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in August but a drop in grade is the difference maker today. 4 Classier has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was fifth last time out in August but plays a prominent role amongst this group today. 3 Eight Rings to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 7 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 14. 2 U.S. Danger has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and holds solid claims today. 5 One Fast Bro has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Subconscious was a winner last time out in August, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 5 One Fast Bro to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the six-furlong Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 1 Dr. Schivel has four victories and races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and must be respected by the rest. 4 C Z Rocket has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and on these terms is the leading contender today. 5 Flagstaff has seven victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third last time out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 C Z Rocket to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 9 on Saturday at Santa Anita is the 1 mile and ¼ Rodeo Drive Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 9. 1 DogTag has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in September and holds solid claims today. 4 Going To Vegas has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in September, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Luck has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and three furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 4 Going to Vegas to win, Exacta 4-8

Race 10 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the 1 mile and â…› Awesome Again Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 8. 5 Medina Spirit has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and two furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 7 Tripoli has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Idol has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile and two furlongs, was a winner last time out in March and holds solid claims today. 7 Tripoli to win, Exacta 7-8

The 11th and final race at Santa Anita on Saturday is the 1-mile and ¼ John Henry Turf Championship Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 13. 4 United has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was 4th when last out in August and holds solid credentials today. 6 Acclimate has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in August and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Master Piece has a victory at one mile and one furlong, was second last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 6 Acclimate to win, Exacta 6-4





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