Free Picks For Santa Anita - 3/5/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 6. 2 Raneem has a victory at five furlongs, finished second when last out in February, and leaves from a highly respected barn. 3 It’s A Riddle was a winner last time out in January, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and looks for a double today. 5 Full Eclipse has a victory at six furlongs, finished third last time out and on consistency must be given serious consideration. 3 It’s A Riddle to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 6. 1 Best Of Show has placed in each of two outings, finished third when last seen in January, and must be respected by the rest. 4 Big Al’s Princess was fourth while debuting in January at this venue has a talented jockey on board and cannot be overlooked. 6 Zu Zu Flynn has not placed in any of three outings, finished third when last seen in February but on prior form merits consideration. 4 Big Al’s Princess to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 8. 3 Star Sailor has placed in one of four starts finished third when last out in February, puts on blinkers for just the first time and must be taken into consideration. 7 Fenway has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out, has one of the best trainers in the business and looks to go one better today. 8 Harbored Memories has placed in each of two starts, finished second when last seen and on these terms holds the leading claims today. 8 Harbored Memories to win, Exacta 8-7

Race 4 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and field of 5. 1 Rager has a victory at five furlongs, was second when last seen in January, jockey selection is a solid choice and merits consideration. 2 City Rage has two victories at one mile, finished second when last out in January and has one of the best in the business onboard. 3 Quick Finish has been successful at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was fourth last time out in January but plays a role at the wire today. 2 City Rage to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 5 on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 1 Complete Control has placed in two of 8 starts finished fourth last time out and plays a role at the wire today. 5 Here Comes Ralphie has placed three times in eight outings, finished second when last seen in February, and on consistency must be given consideration. 7 Half Hoping has placed in each of two outings, was second when last out in February and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Half Hoping to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 1 Fursace is a half-sister to Swiss In Paris, finished fifth while debuting in January, but has a talented jockey on board and on connections cannot be overlooked. 6 TwentySevenTrouts is a half-sister to Indiana Nana, finished second while debuting at Del Mar, has been off for a long time but cannot be overlooked by the others today. 7 My Tigress was second while debuting in December, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle, and following a short layoff is the one the rest must catch. 7 My Tigress to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 7 on Friday at Santa Anita is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 7. 3 Kristi’s Tiger has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last out in January and jockey selection is a big help. 4 Sing In The Wind has six victories in races of up to six furlongs was a winner when last out in January and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 HomeHome has victories at both five and six furlongs finished fourth last time out and merits respect from the rest. 4 Sing In The Wind to win, Exacta 4-3

The eighth and final race on Friday at Santa Anita is a 1 and ⅛ mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 9. 4 Noble Thought has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last out in January and with a talented jockey in the saddle cannot be overlooked. 6 Move Over has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was well back when last out in January but amongst this group cannot be dismissed. 8 French Getaway has five victories in races of up to one mile, finished third when last seen in January, and on consistency merits serious consideration. 4 Noble Thought to win, Exacta 4-8