Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 Senorita Stakes (05/09/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat May 09, 2026, 11:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Santa Anita on Saturday features the Senorita Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 Senorita Stakes (05/09/2026)
Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $27k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 VALIANT SON (3-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #6 TRIBAL (7-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #4 GAZON (9-5): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #3 BELLY UP (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 3
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: 7 / 6,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Claiming $27k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #1 B GRAYSON (2-1): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
- #5 DESERT KAT (4-1): Contender. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 PRECISION (6-5): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #2 MUTT DILLIN (3-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 6-5
Exacta: 1 / 5,2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 SEEKING ATTENTION (4-1): Top Pick. Fresu puts this one in with a chance. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #6 HIGH SOCIETY U (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #7 JASMINE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #5 CONFIDENTIALITY (5-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 7 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 3,6,7
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:33 PM PT; Claiming $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 TOM'S STAR (3-1): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #3 DADDYGAVEITTOME (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Orantes and Alvarez team up on this one.
- #5 PERFECT LIFE (7-2): Major Player. Aguilar and Campuzano team up on this one.
- #4 MISTY DANCER (6-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta: 1 / 3,5,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:06 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $35k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 MIDNIGHT COWGIRL (3-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Solid closing kick.
- #3 HUMIDITY (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #1 BABY NEEDS SHOES (5-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #6 UP FOR THE HUNT (12-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 6
The Plays
Win: #4 at 6-5
Exacta: 4 / 3,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:37 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #5 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE (9-5): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs. Could be ready for a top effort.
- #3 JOYFUL MISCHIEF (10-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #4 ZADRA (4-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. May be able to find the right setup.
- #6 VERY SMART (5-2): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 6
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Exacta: 5 / 3,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:07 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 SABERTOOTH (9-5): Top Pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #1 JIMMY BLUE JEANS (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
- #9 HIGHPLAINSDRIFTER (15-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #2 DRUIDIC (8-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 9 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-5
Exacta Box: 8,1
Pick 3 (Races 7-9): #8,1 with #2 with #5,10
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:37 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
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- #2 COACH CRONIN (5-2): Best Bet of the Card. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today's best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #6 MAGNIFY (1-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #1 VOLDEMORT (6-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Baffert. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 BERLIN WALL (4-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 1-1
Exacta: 2 / 1,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:07 PM PT; Senorita Stakes $100k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #5 LIGHT WON UP (8-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #10 YOURS SINCERELY (20-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #2 MO' EM DOWN (5-2): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #7 WILL HAPPEN (12-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 5 – 10 – 2 – 7
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Trifecta: 5 / 10,2 / 10,2,7
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