Free Picks For Santa Anita - 2/26/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 7. 1 Full Draw has placed three times in eight starts, finished second when last out, and must be given consideration. 5 Twirling Derby has placed three times in 11 outings, finished third when last seen in January, and has a top-rated jockey on board. 6 Tiz Vicious has not placed in any of four starts, finished sixth last time out, debuts with a new stable today and a drop-in class makes a big difference. 6 Tiz Vicious to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $61,000 in field of 5. 1 Wilson Monk has had excellent workouts leading up to this debut, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be overlooked. 3 Luck Is Golden was fifth while debuting in February of 2020 at this venue, has had gelding surgery since and jockey booking is a positive. 5 Scary Fast Smile has placed in each of four outings, finished second when last seen and looks to go one better today. 5 Scary Fast Smile to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 6 Warrens Candy Girl has placed five times in six outings, finished second when last seen, and merits respect from the rest. 7 Agata has placed in one of two starts, finished third when last seen, and cannot be overlooked today. 8 Big Beauty is sister to Big Book, was second last time out in January and an increase in distance should be a big help. 5 Warrens Candy Girl to win, Exacta 6-8

Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 6. 1 Great Power has two victories at six furlongs, was well back when last out but amongst this group must be respected. 2 Admirably has victories at both five and six furlongs, was 3rd last time out and jockey booking is a big plus. 5 Old Indian Trick has two victories at 5 furlongs, was third when last seen in January and must be factored into the equation today. 1 Great Power to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 5 on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field 8. 1 Crash Corrigan has placed three times in six starts, finished second when last out, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 LetsGetLucky is a half-brother to Don’tTeaseTheTiger, debuts from this venue today, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on connections merits serious consideration. 8 Thrive is half-brother to Gidgetta, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be overlooked today. 2 LetsGetLucky to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 7. 1 Ginja is a half-sister to Top Decile, debuts from this venue today and has one of the best trainers in the business. 4 Just Distorted is a half-sister to Going For Gold, had an expensive price tag of $400,000 and on connections merits serious consideration. 7 Bowl Of Cherries is a half-sister to G G’s SecondChance, was fifth while debuting earlier in February and has a talented rider onboard. 4 Just Distorted to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 GoodTingsComInPink has a victory at one mile, was fourth when last seen in November and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Tiz Unicorn has a victory at one mile, finished second last time out, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 5 A New Peace has a victory at six furlongs, finished well back when last out but an increase in distance and a drop-in class merits consideration. 4 Tiz A Unicorn to win, Exacta 4-5

The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 9. 4 Wild Arch has placed in two of six outings, finished second when last seen earlier in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Our Bonnie Lass has placed three times in seven outings was second when last seen and cannot be overlooked today. 6 Cosmic Cowgirl has not yet placed in any of six starts, finished well back last time out and a drop-in class and an increase in distance will make the difference today. 6 Cosmic Cowgirl to win, Exacta 6-4

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