Free picks For Santa Anita - 5/2/21

Race 1 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 6 ½ furlong starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and field of 7. 2 Lalic was a winner when last out in March, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role at the wire. 5 Roses And Candy has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was forth when last seen in January and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Trouville has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second last time out in March and merits respect from the rest. 2 Lalic to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 2 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 4 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $61,000 and field of 7. 1 Agador Spartacus debuts from this venue today has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes in the mix. 4 Barsini Red is a half-brother to Lil Awecim, debuts today at this venue and on connections merits serious consideration. 6 TakeItToTheBank is a half-brother to Salient makes debut here today and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 Barsini Red to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 3 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 7. 3 Gypsy Blu has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last seen in February and jockey selection is a big plus. 4 Invincibella has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in March and looks for a double today. 5 Tip Top Gal has three victories at six furlongs, was fourth last time out in March and must be factored into the equation. 3 Gypsy Blu to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 4 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 8. 2 Summer Fun has placed in one of 7 starts, was second when last out in November, debuts from a new stable and as a highly talented jockey on board. 4 Moon Mischief has placed in one of eight outings, was fourth when last seen in April but finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Lucky Ryan Seven has placed four times in 11 starts, was fourth last time out in March and against this class must be respected. 2 Summer Fun to win, Exacta 24

Race 5 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $63,000 and field of 6. 1 Team Merchants was a winner when last out in September, has one of the best in the business on board and plays a prominent part today. 5 Mohawk King has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in September and debuts in the US today. 6 Cherubic Factor was a winner last time out in March, jockey selection is a plus and looks for a double today. 5 Mohawk King to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 6 on Sunday 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 8. 1 Ginja has placed in one of two starts, was second when last out in April and on these terms is hard to deny today. 4 Lady Aces was fourth wild debuting in March, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Just Distorted is half sister Going For Gold, was second while debuting in February and it looks to go one better today. 1 Ginja to win, Exacta 1-8

Race 7 at Santa Anita on Sunday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $65,000 and field of 6. 1 Quiet Secretary has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April and looks to double up today. 3 Laura’s Light has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in a Grade 2 event last month and faces a far easier task today. 4 Rocking RedHead has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in April and finishes in the mix today. 3 Laura’s Light to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 8 on Sunday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $63,000 and field of 7. 2 Big Beauty has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in March, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and must be respected. 4 HomeHome has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second when last seen in April and on form holds solid claims today. 6 Pawnee has victories at both 6 furlongs and one mile, was 4th last time out in April and must be given consideration. 2 Big Beauty to win, Exacta 2-4

The 9th and final race on Sunday 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 8. 5 Our Miss Millie has placed in one of three starts, was fifth when last out in March but on experience cannot be overlooked. 7 BlazingBellaBlu is half sister to Jabber Now, was second while debuting in March and looks to go one better today. 8 Lava Lane was 3rd while debuting in August of 2020, jockey selection is a big plus and factors into the equation today. 7 BlazingBellaBlu to win, Exacta 7-5