Free Picks For Santa Anita - 4/24/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the one mile Crystal Water Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and a field of 6. North Country Guy has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in March and holds strong claims today. 2 Acclimate has six victories at 1 mile, was 4th in a Grade 3 event last month and on a drop in distance merits respect. 5 BrandoTheBartender has eight victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in March, and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 North Country Guy to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 6. 1 Press Briefing has a victory at 5 furlongs was well back when last out in October but a drop in class merits consideration today. 4 Ed Gatty has a victory at four furlongs, was second when last seen in March and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 ThreeArchBayMafia has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third last time out in March, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Ed Gatty to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 5. 1 Very Irish has placed in two of 9 starts, was second when last out in March and a longer distance should be a big help today. 3 Stir The Pot has placed three times in 11 outings, was 3rd when last seen earlier in April and finishes in the mix. 4 Steele Road was second last time out while debuting in June has one of the best in the business on board and despite a long layoff is the one to beat. 4 Steele Road to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 4 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a one mile in 1/8 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 8. 3 Secret Club was a winner when last out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 6 Table For Ten has a victory at one mile, was third when last seen in March and returns to a more suitable distance today. 8 Mr. Brownstone has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in February and on recent form cannot be overlooked. 6 Table For Ten to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 5 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 1 Our Little Tiger was a winner when last out in March, debuts at a new distance today, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny. 4 Simmer Down was a winner when last seen earlier in April, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a follow-up today. 5 SmoothLikeButtah has a victory at one mile, was 4th last time out in early April and must be factored into the equation. 1 Our Little Tiger to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 6 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 8. 3 Snazzy Dresser has four victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last out in February of 2020, returns to a more suitable distance today and merits consideration. 5 French Getaway has five victories in races of up to one mile, was 3rd when last seen in March and a drop in distance is a big plus today. 8 Fly To Mars has eight victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in February and holds the leading claims today. 8 Fly to Mars to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 7 on Saturday 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 7. 1 Money Mike debuts from this venue today, workouts have been very strong of late and must be taken into consideration. 2 Flightline is a half-brother to Good On Paper, debuts today at this venue and has one of the best in the business on board. 6 Brutto is half-brother to Blue Wings, makes debut today at this venue and on connections must be respected. 2 Flightline to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 8 at Santa Anita on Saturday is the one mile and 1/8 Santa Margarita Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 5.1 Pharoah’s Heart has a victory at six furlongs, was a second when last out earlier in April and an increase in distance is a big plus today. 2 As Time Goes By has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was second when last seen in March, and a drop in class and an increase in distance is a big plus. 4 Harvest Moon has four victories at one mile, was 4th last time out in March and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 As Time Goes By to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 9 at Santa Anita on Saturday is a one mile in 1/8 starter optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 8. 3 Unbreakable was a winner when last out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 4 Let’s Go Now was a winner when last seen in February, has a talented jockey in the saddle merits serious consideration. 5 Basil Flavor was a winner last time out in January, has had good workouts of late and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Unbreakable to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 10 on Saturday at Santa Anita is a 7-furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 9. 3 Tigre Di Slugo has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was second when last out in March and on a drop-in class is hard to overlook today. 5 Fashionably Fast has eight victories in races of up to one mile, was 3rd when last seen in March and a drop in both grade and distance is a big plus today. 7 Canadian Pride has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in March and plays another prominent role today. 5 Fashionably Fast to win, Exacta 5-7

The 11th and final race at Santa Anita on Saturday is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 10. 5 That’s Amare has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last out in March but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 7 Rockie Causeway was a winner when last seen in February, returns to an even more suitable distance and merits serious consideration. 8 I’ll Do It For You was a winner last time out in early April, a shorter distance is a big plus today and plays a prominent role at the wire. 7 Rockie Causeway to win, Exacta 7-5