Santa Anita Picks: Saturday San Marcos Stakes (2/14/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Santa Anita on Saturday features the San Marcos Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks: Saturday San Marcos Stakes (2/14/2026)
Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 TROISIEME ETOILE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 82 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #6 MARLA HOOCH (6-1): Contender. Well bred for this race. Comes home strong.
- #9 MAGGLES MCGEE (3-1): Contender. The 83 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to kick home late.
- #10 DANZING DAISY (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 9 – 10
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta: 1/ 6,9
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:04 PM PT; Claiming $18.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #5 LOVE OUR FAMILY (6-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #6 UNBRIDLED SCHOLAR (2-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Speed figures match this group well.
- #4 MISTY DANCER (5-1): Underneath. Likely in the mix early. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #2 LADY LAOBAN (3-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #5 at 7-5
Exacta: 5/ 6,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:36 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $37k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 ISSA COURT (2-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Berrios puts this one in with a chance.
- #2 SHANGRILAMA (4-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Kimura and Glatt. Speed figures match this group well.
- #5 INVINCIBLE MOLLY (5-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 SHIN JIDAI (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 4 – 2 – 5 – 1
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4,2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:07 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 STAY IN LINE (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
- #2 DORIE MILLER (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 SEXY BLUE (15-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
- #4 THERESASILVERLININ (5-2): Contender. Ayuso and Knapp team up on this one.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 2-1
Exacta: 3/ 2,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:37 PM PT; Allowance $70k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 BRO BRO (4-1): Prime Win Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 CLEVER CLOVER (5-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 GOLD COUNCIL (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
- #9 CHECK'S ON THE WAY (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 8 – 2 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #8 at 9-2
Exacta: 8/ 2,4,9
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:07 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 ONE STEP BEYOND (5-2): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 ROCKY COLAVITO (7-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #1 COTTON MOUTH (9-2): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 I'MALWAYSTHIRSTY (8-1): Underneath. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 3,2
Pick 3 (races 6-8): #3,2 with #9 with #3,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:37 PM PT; San Marcos Stakes $100k; 1 1/4 M Downhill turf; Field of 10 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #9 GOLD PHOENIX (9-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #4 TRULY QUALITY (3-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #5 MONDEGO (8-1): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Hard to argue with the recent races.
- #7 STAY HOT (7-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 4 – 5 – 7
The Plays
Win: #9 at 1-1
Exacta: 9/ 4,7
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:07 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $21k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #3 CHARMZ AWAY (3-1): Prime Win Player. Should be able to work out a trip. Strong early pace figs.
- #1 EAGLES DARE (10-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #9 VIDEO REVIEW (7-2): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #6 BRAHMS MENDELSSOHN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Frey and Galvin team up on this one.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 9 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-2
Exacta: 3/ 1,9
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:37 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 BINT AL DANDY (5-2): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #6 SURF SONG (6-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Comes home strong.
- #5 EMMY BLUE (10-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.
- #9 MISS KITTY BOOM (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 5 – 9
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: 7/ 6,5
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