Free Picks For Santa Anita - 2/28/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 6 ½ furlong starter optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 12. 3 Exultation has a victory at six furlongs, finished second when last out in January, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Squalotoro has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished second earlier in February, debuts with a new stable, and must be respected. 7 Bench Judge has victory at 5 furlongs, finished third last time out, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be overlooked. 3 Exultation to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 6. 4 Big Well has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last seen in January but amongst this group must be respected. 5 Funkenstein is a half-brother to Debt Monger, finished second when last out and looks to go one better today. 6 Big Frank Da Tank has placed in one of three outings, finished sixth when last seen cannot be overlooked today. 5 Funkenstein to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 5. 1 Sweetest Angel has placed in two of seven outings, finished second when last seen, and has a talented rider onboard. 2 Jibber Jabber has placed in two of three starts, was second when last out in August, debuts from a new stable and must be respected. 4 Cider Apple has placed 4 times in 5 starts, finished third last time out and plays a part today at the wire. 2 Jibber Jabber to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 4 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and field of 7. 1 Motown Music has been successful at both six furlongs and one mile was fourth when last out and amongst this group could not be overlooked. 3 El Diablo Rojo has victories at both five and six furlongs was a winner last time out and jockey selection is a big plus. 6 Ronamo has been victorious at one mile, finished second when last seen in November and will be fresh after a layoff. 1 Motown Music to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 4 Chipper has placed three times in seven outings, finished fourth when last seen in November, and must be given consideration. 5 Capo Mafioso has placed in one of 5 starts, finished fourth when last out, and has one of the best in the business on board. 7 Mongolian Ford has not yet placed in either of two starts, finished fifth last time out and jockey selection is a big help. 5 Capo Mafioso to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 10. 1 Betito has not placed in any of five outings, finished third when last seen and must be respected by the rest. 4 Stir The Pot has placed in two of eight outings, finished second when last seen and on consistency merits consideration. 8 Lucky Ryan Seven has placed three times in nine starts, was 4th when last out in January, experience will help against this group and merits consideration. 4 Stir The Pot to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 9. 3 Bedrock has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished sixth when last out in January, debuts from a new stable today and cannot be overlooked. 4 Castle Gate has five victories in races of up to six furlongs finished second last time out and must be respected by the rest. 5 Restless Rambler has 20 victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished second when last seen in January, and merits consideration. 4 Castle Gate to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Sunday is the one-mile Tiznow Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 1 Desmond Doss has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out and jockey selection is a big help. 3 BrandoTheBartender has seven victories and races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen, and must be respected by the rest. 5 Fashionably Fast has seven victories at one mile, was 3rd last time out, jockey selection is a big plus, and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Desmond Doss to win, Exacta 1-5

The ninth and final race at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 9. 4 Judy With Grace has placed in one of 6 starts, finished fourth last time out and on form cannot be overlooked. 8 Avisse has placed in two of six starts, finished fifth when last out, debuts from a new stable today and holds solid claims. 9 Flag Salute has not yet placed in any of four starts, was third when last seen and jockey selection is a big help. 9 Flag Salute to win, Exacta 9-8