Santa Anita Picks: Grade 2 San Vicente (01/10/2026)

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Santa Anita Picks: Grade 2 San Vicente (01/10/2026)

Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM PT; Claiming $18k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 PERFECT LIFE (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #6 EXPRESSIVE LOVE (9-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #5 BRANDON'S GIRL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip. Could wear these ones down late.
• #1 LADY LITHESOME (12-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta: 4 / 6,5

Pick 3 (races 1-3): #4,6 with #3 with #5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 BINT AL DANDY (1-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 SURF SONG (3-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Top connections on the circuit with Ayuso and Powel.
• #5 CLAIRE AUSTIN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 SHE'SASTUNNER (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3 / 4,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Santa Ynez Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #5 EXPLORA (3-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 LA WALLY (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 HIMIKA (5-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. May be able find the right setup.
• #3 BOTTLE OF ROUGE (7-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-5

Exacta Box: 5 / 2 / 1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 DR. FILKINS (20-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
• #3 BRING OM THE BACON (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 SIRNAMI (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #11 BEEBLEBROX (30-1): Major Player. Solid turn of foot. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 8 – 11

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 3 / 8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; San Vicente Stakes $200k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #3 BUETANE (6-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #4 ACKNOWLEDGEMEPLZ (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 THIRSTY REBEL (8-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. The 100 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #1 GREENWICH VILLAGE (5-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-5

Exacta Box: 3 / 4 / 5

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $35k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 LADY MARYANN (20-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Comes in with solid form.
• #7 LADY RIDER (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #6 CLOUDY WOMEN (5-2): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #10 CLUBHOUSE CUTIE (15-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 6 – 10

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 4 / 7 / 6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Claiming $18k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 LAST CALL PAUL (8-1): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Maldonado and Knapp.
• #6 HANDSOME TICKET (6-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 NO MORE DING DONGS (3-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #3 MALIBU ROCKS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 9-1

Exacta: 7 / 6,2

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Claiming $35k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #8 RUSSELLS HUSTLE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #11 VANTASTIC (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 DON'T SWEAR DAVE (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #10 DAKOTA COUNTRY (15-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 8 – 11 – 7 – 10

The Plays

Win: #8 at 6-1

Exacta: 8 / 11,7,10

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Claiming $22k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 BROOKYS GAL (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #6 A ROUSING BABE (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 ROUSING JEWEL (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 EMPRESS OF GRACE (9-2): Major Player. Pereira puts this one in with a chance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #9 at 11-2

Exacta Box: 9 / 6 / 4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 WARM SUN AND BREW (5-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #1 CULLEN J (10-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 DRUIDIC (20-1): Contender. The 92 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #2 KING OF DRAGONS (4-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 12 – 1 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #12 at 11-2

Exacta: 12 / 1,3

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