Santa Anita Picks: Shoemaker Mile Stakes (05/25/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Mon May 25, 2026, 10:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Santa Anita on Monday features the Shoemaker Mile Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks: Shoemaker Mile Stakes (05/25/2026)
Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 SEPTEMBERSIXTYFOUR (3-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 YACOWLEF (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 SIR ROCKET (5-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
- #3 PURE MADNESS (7-2): Contender. Ayuso puts this one in with a chance. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 8 – 3
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: 7 / 4,8
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Claiming $20k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 FIX IT QUICK (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
- #6 YA'LL COME (8-5): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #5 NOVINOPHOBIA (8-1): Contender. The 84 speed rating is among the best in the field. Ayuso and Mclean team up on this one.
- #1 CUPID'S CRUSADER (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 5 – 1
The Plays
Win: #2 at 7-5
Exacta: 2 / 5,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #3 MANHATTAN BEAUTY (7-2): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #2 SALTY SISS (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 OLIVIA (2-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 DARLIN' DUCHESS (12-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 8 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 3-1
Exacta: 3 / 2,5
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 RESOLVE (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group.
- #4 GOING DEEP (10-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Top connections on the circuit with Maldonado and Glatt.
- #5 STOP DIGGING (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 THE MIZEN QUEEN (6-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 5 – 2
The Plays
Win: #7 at 7-5
Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #7,4 with #4 with #5,7
Exacta: 7 / 4,5
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes $200k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #4 MALARCHUK (8-5): Best Bet of the Card. Race sets up perfectly. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 BRITISH ISLES (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 FORGED STEEL (4-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Joseph. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #3 SUBSANADOR (2-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Smith and Mandella team up on this one.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #4 at 1-1
Exacta: 4 / 5,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Gamely Stakes $300k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 THOUGHT PROCESS (7-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #7 RASHMI (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Can run with these.
- #8 MAY DAY READY (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 HANG THE MOON (8-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Joseph. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 8 – 2
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Exacta: 5 / 7,8,2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Claiming $24k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 DIRTY WORDS (2-1): Prime Win Player. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
- #1 ATOMIC DROP (6-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 ONE SMOKIN DUDE (9-5): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #8 INSTINCT D' ORO (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 1 – 3 – 8
The Plays
Win: #9 at 7-5
Exacta: 9 / 1,8
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Shoemaker Mile Stakes $300k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #2 FORMIDABLE MAN (7-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
- #1 EL POTENTE (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 ALMENDARES (5-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. The 96 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #3 KING OF GOSFORD (10-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 5 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 6-5
Exacta: 2 / 1,5,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #2 REFOCUS (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Should be able to work out a trip. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #8 THE G M (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 SEE THROUGH IT (7-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
- #11 SUPERNAL (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 8 – 4 – 11
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-1
Trifecta: 2 / 8,4 / 8,4,11
Santa Anita Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #4 BIG BILL (2-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #7 STILL BULLETPROOF (10-1): Fringe Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #9 ROYAL RUMOR (8-1): Underneath. Should sit a good trip. Jaramillo and Gaines team up on this one.
- #8 GOING NOWHERE (15-1): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 9 – 8
The Plays
Win: #4 at 7-5
Exacta: 4 / 7,9
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