Santa Anita Picks: San Simeon Stakes (3/14/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Mar 14, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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The racing action from Santa Anita on Saturday features the San Simeon Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!

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Santa Anita Picks: San Simeon Stakes (3/14/2026)

Santa Anita Picks: San Simeon Stakes (3/14/2026)

Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $35k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #3 REHEARSAL (3-1): Best bet of the card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #6 NOT A SINNER (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #4 SKATINGTHROUGHLIFE (9-2): Major Player. The 84 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #1 WILDFIRE PRINCESS (3-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta Box: 3,6,4,1

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

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM PT; Claiming $22k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

  • #1 ROUSING JEWEL (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #3 LOVE OUR FAMILY (8-5): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Orantes and Elli. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #5 A ROUSING BABE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Jaramillo and Mclean team up on this one. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
  • #4 PERFECT LIFE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1/ 3,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:05 PM PT; San Simeon Stakes $100k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 SORRENTO SKY (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Geroux and Damato team up on this one.
  • #1 SUMTER (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #5 SEAL TEAM (4-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Has experience at this level.
  • #3 GENIUS JIMMY (3-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 6,1,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:37 PM PT; Claiming $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 LAST CALL PAUL (7-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Ayuso and Knapp team up on this one.
  • #4 MONGOLIAN MAX (9-5): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #1 MALIBU ROCKS (5-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 DARK MARCUS (7-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 6,4,1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:09 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #2 BRO BRO (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
  • #11 GRAZED (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #6 MAURY WILLS (9-2): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
  • #5 ITS A CINCH (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 2 – 11 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 2,11,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #4 SOI NGERN (8-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Espinoza and Brinkerhoff team up on this one.
  • #5 CHARMZ AWAY (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Top connections on the circuit with Del-Cid and Mendez.
  • #3 KID DYNASTY (2-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. The 84 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #1 TREXIMO (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 9-5

Exacta Box: 4,5,3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:10 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $71k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #4 IRON MAN CAL (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #5 BALLADEER (5-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Desormeaux puts this one in with a chance.
  • #10 CENTRODELANTERO (7-2): Fringe Contender. Has experience at this level.
  • #3 TEMPUS VOLAT (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 10 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta: 4/ 5,10,3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:40 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #5 OUR MOONLIGHT (7-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #1 ARTISMA (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #6 INTO THE HALL (5-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
  • #3 SCARY FAST RIDE (6-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 5,1,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:10 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #3 BALAZA (7-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #14 DANZING DAISY (6-1): Major Player. Frey and Mccarthy team up on this one. Comes home strong.
  • #4 KOOL MARIAH (20-1): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #7 UP FOR THE HUNT (15-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 3 – 14 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 4-1

Exacta: 3/ 14,4

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