The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Sunday features the Santa Margarita Stakes. Check out our Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks- Santa Margarita
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Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 HOT BOX (5-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #7 JAMMING EDDY (4-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #2 DEL MAR JERRY (3-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #4 TIME TO PARTY (6-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 4
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:34 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 IN THE AIR TONIGHT (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 DYIN A THIRST (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Likely to get forward position.
- #6 LULA BELLA (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 THIRSTY MAMA (5-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 2
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:06 PM PT; Claiming $21k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #3 MIDNIGHT SILENCE (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 RUN FOR MY HONEY (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 MISS KALINE (2-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Maldonado and Hess. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 HALF NELSON (9-5): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 4
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:38 PM PT; Starter Allowance $33k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 MEGA MOON (5-2): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Hernandez. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 LAHAINA FLAVOR (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
- #2 GOLDENEYE (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Goes out for the combination of Maldonado and Eurton.
- #3 GOLD FOOT (8-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 3
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:10 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 THIRSTY IN VEGAS (3-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #7 LIL’ BIT BOSSY (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 SWIFT HARMONY (4-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Pedigree fits in this spot.
- #2 PAVEL’S ETOILE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 4 – 2
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:42 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 DANDY MAN SHINES (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #6 MUBTADAA (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #1 LEGISLATOR (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 STANDING O (5-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 3
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:14 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #5 RUMBLE KING (5-2): Top pick. Goes out for the combination of Pereira and Knapp. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #11 R HEISMAN (6-5): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 WHISKEYINATEACUP (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Goes out for the combination of Frey and Knapp.
- #3 I’M A BAD BOY (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 11 – 8 – 3
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:46 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #4 LOTERIE (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Races competitive with the top contenders
- #10 WILLA T (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #13 ZITI (12-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Goes out for the combination of Frey and Damato.
- #2 RUNYON CANYON (5-1): Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Hernandez. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.