Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 San Juan Capistrano (6/14/2026)

Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #10 MARLA HOOCH (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Race sets up perfectly. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #4 COME ON OM (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
• #13 HELPING HAND (6-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Puype. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #8 TAKING A JOY RIDE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 13 – 8

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-1

Trifecta: 10 / 4,13 / 4,13,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 LETMEIN (4-1): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
• #6 THIRTY TWO CHUNK (2-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 IMA TRACK STAR (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 BAZOOKA CHARLIE (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 1,3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 NYLIE (3-1): Prime Win Player. Solid breeding for this spot. Looks good based on the 62 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #7 HER NAMES CHARLIE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Maldonado and Hanson team up on this one.
• #6 WEEKEND VIBES (9-2): Underneath. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 LEASE INSTEAD (5-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1 / 7,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 WIZARD OF WESTWOOD (4-1): Top Pick. Strong early pace figs. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 ONE SMOKIN DUDE (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #3 CLEVER CLOVER (3-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Could wear these ones down late.
• #1 ZOMBO BOMBO (9-2): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Ayuso and Knapp team up on this one.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 4,3,1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $68k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 CAN'T SLEEP (5-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 IMABOUTAGO (3-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #6 KUWAITYA (9-2): Major Player. Rosario puts this one in with a chance. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #1 YOUNG LOVE (5-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta: 5 / 3,6,1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $16k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #9 SHADY STRIPES (8-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 DAD'S BAD BUNNY (5-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Speed figures match this group well.
• #5 CONQUEST SUE (7-2): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #7 LIVELY GIRL (9-2): Underneath. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-1

Exacta: 9 / 1,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 LEGAL HEIR (6-1): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 KOEKKOEK (9-2): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Damato.
• #3 FLAMBOYANT (5-1): Fringe Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Rosario puts this one in with a chance.
• #1 GALLATIN (10-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 11 – 9 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #11 at 5-1

Exacta: 11 / 9,3,1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 BABY T (9-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #10 JONNY'S CAP (7-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 POCKET LISTING (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #8 INSTINCTIVELY (4-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 10 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Pick 3 (Races 8-10): #3,10 with #6 with #3,1

Exacta: 3 / 10,5,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; San Juan Capistrano Stakes $100k; About 1 3/4 M Downhill Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 GOLD PHOENIX (7-5): Best Bet of the Card. Top connections on the circuit with Berrios and Damato. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 LIVING LIFE (6-1): Contender. Rosario and Ellis team up on this one. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #9 GOLDENEYE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #4 AMERICAN HOPE (4-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 9 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 1-1

Exacta: 6 / 5,9

Santa Anita Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 KING KAMEHA (7-2): Prime Win Player. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 SCAM ALERT (9-2): Contender. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 CUPID COWBOY (6-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #4 POPPI'S CHARLIE (9-2): Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3 / 1,8,4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Allowance $67k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 KIKURIDE (7-2): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
• #7 SWEET GAL OF MINE (9-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #9 CANTO DELLA TERRA (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 O K ROSE (6-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 9 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1 / 7,9,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 SEE THROUGH IT (30-1): Top Pick. Pereira and Barocio team up on this one. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #9 BROSKI (20-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 THE OLD NINE (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
• #6 PRIVATE GEM (10-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Glatt.

Selections: 12 – 9 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #12 at 5-1

Exacta: 12 / 9,3,6