Free Picks For Santa Anita - 5/25/20

Race 1 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 5 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $51,000 and field of 12. 11 Reedley has seen success at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second in his most recent outing in February at Santa Anita and will make his presence felt on Monday. 8 Torosay has won at five furlongs, finished well back in the pack in his most recent outing but is expected to race well for the first time out of a new barn. 12 Castle Gate has seen success twice at six furlongs, finished first in his most recent outing at Santa Anita in February and that impressive form puts him on track for a hat-trick. 12 Castle Gate to win, Exacta 12-11

Race 2 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 4 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $50,000 and a field of seven. 7 Lozlovian has 6 victories in races of 6 furlongs and has shown a solid form of late, while 3 Reign of Fire has 6 victories in races of five furlongs and will have Aaron Gryder aboard to settle the speedster. 2 Hendavid has won one time in races of six-furlong and has Ruben Fuentes in the irons on Monday and should be there at the wire. 2 Hendavid to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 3 at Santa Anita on Monday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up was a purse of $53,000 and field of six. 4 Message has seen success at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, finished poorly in her most recent outing but was against far better competition than on Monday after dropping in class. 5 Streak of Luck has won five races between six furlongs and 1 mile, was fourth in her most recent outing here in January, and is returning to a more realistic level. 2 Colonial Creed has one at both one mile and one mile and one furlong and should display good speed on the main track. 4 Message to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 4 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $27,000 and field 11. 4 Trouville has placed in three of her five starts, finished second in her most recent outing here in March and has had near misses until now. 11 Kelani Kim has not yet placed in any of her four starts, finished fifth in your most recent outing here but has dropped in class and should be a formidable opponent. 5 Enriched by Deb has two victories at five furlongs, was fourth in her most recent outing which was a debut at Santa Anita in February. 4 Trouville to win, Exacta 4-11

The fifth race on Monday at Santa Anita is the 5 ½ furlong Monrovia Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of eight. 2 Oleksandra has won six times in races of between five and six furlongs, finished first in her most recent outing at Keeneland in October of 2009 and cannot be overlooked upon her return. 1 Stealthediamonds has won six races over five furlongs, was second in your most recent outing in March here, and has a solid shot on Monday. 7 Jolie Olimpica has won at 5 furlongs, finished second in her most recent outing at Santa Anita and the Grade 2 Buena Vista Stakes and is the horse to beat here. 7 Jolie Olimpica to win, Exacta 7-2

The sixth race at Santa Anita on Monday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $51,000 and a field of five. 3 Ragtime Blues was a winner in his most recent outing at six furlongs last month at Oaklawn Park and must be respected by each of the other four. 4 Scarto has won races of 5 and 7 furlongs, finished first at Gulfstream in his most recent outing in February and the colt cannot be passed over. 1 Mo Hawk has one victory at five furlongs and although displayed a poor performance last time out is expected to bounce back on Monday. 3 Ragtime Blues to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 7 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $51,000 and field of 10. 5 Sea of Liberty has two victories at one mile, was the winner in his most recent outing at Santa Anita in February and is the favorite amongst the 10 on Monday. 9 Three Ay Em has won at both five furlongs in one mile, was third in his most recent outing in December of last year at Del Mar and will be tough to beat. 8 Lemon King was victorious on his debut at Del Mar in August of last year and although has not raced for over 9 months must be considered here. 5 Sea of Liberty to win, Exacta 5-8

Race 8 at the Santa Anita on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a person of $50,000 and field of 10. 9 Fierce for Sul has won seven times in races of between 1 mile and 1 mile and two furlongs and was sold for $650,000 giving her big status in this event. 8 Via Angelica has seven victories in races of between six furlongs and 1 mile and one furlong. 2 Buyer’s Remorse has placed one time in her three starts, was fourth in her most recent outing in October of last year at Santa Anita and showed great promise as a juvenile. 9 Fierce of Sul to win, Exacta 9-2

Race 9 at Santa Anita on Monday is the 1 mile Shoemaker Mile Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 11. 11 River Boyne has nine victories in races of between 1 mile and 1 mile in one furlong, was the winner in his most recent outing at Santa Anita in March and a repeat performance is expected. 8 Raging Bull has won five times in races of between 1 mile and 1 mile and one furlong, was fourth in his most recent outing and consistency will put him near the front. 1 Without Parole has four wins at 1 mile, was victorious at the St James Palace, and has all the talent to grab a surprise victory. 11 River Boyne to win, Exacta 11-1

Race 10 on Monday at Santa Anita is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $19,000 and field of nine. 2 Camino De Estrella has won five times in races of between 1 mile and 1 mile and one furlong, finished second by a head in his most recent outing in February and continues to come up just short. 4 Fire When Ready has four victories and races of between 6 furlongs and 1 mile, finished third in his most recent outing in March, and has had a strong form of late. 8 Wilshire Dude has three victories in races of between 7 furlongs and one mile, finished second in his most recent outing in March and has displayed excellent form the last two times out. 2 Camino De Estrella to win, Exacta 2-8

The 11th and final race on Monday at Santa Anita is the 1 mile and 1/8 Gamely Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 11. 2 Ollie’s Candy has four victories in races of 6 furlongs to 1 mile, finished second in her most recent outing last month and must be considered although she has never won on turf. 11 Keeper of the Stars has six victories in races of between six furlongs in one mile, was the winner in her most recent outing at Santa Anita in February, and needs to be respected here. 3 Lady Prancealot has won 5 races between 5 furlongs and 1 mile and two furlongs, finished fourth in her most recent outing at Santa Anita, and was victorious in the American Oaks in December. 3 Lady Prancealot to win, Exacta 3-11

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