The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Saturday features the Twilight Derby.
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners
- #7 EXPECT LOVE (20-1): Longshot play of the day. Decent form of late. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #3 WE THE HOBBY (10-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward.
- #4 PAVEL’S ETOILE (2-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #5 YOU DECIDE (3-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 7 – 3 – 4 – 5
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2
Starter Optional Claiming $36k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners
- #5 DEVIL BE ME (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #4 CLAMPETT (9-5): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
- #1 DISKO TRIBUTE (4-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
- #2 READY TO POUNCE (7-2): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 2
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners
- #3 CLOUDY ROSE (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group.
- #1 OM N JOY (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 ORANGE THUNDER (2-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. The 72 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #7 LESS IS MORE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 7
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners
- #5 UNCLE CHILLY (7-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
- #4 MAJESTIC PALISADES (6-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #2 BLACK BEARDS GHOST (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 CAUGHT IN THE DARK (15-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 5 – 4 – 2 – 3
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners
- #4 ROSTOVSKY (2-1): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 MIDDLEBURG (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #5 IMAGINEER (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
- #3 DAIRAGO (3-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough reserves for the final furlong.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 3
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6
Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners
- #2 FOR ALL MANKIND (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 ULTRA POWER (6-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #6 IMAGINATION (9-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #5 AMERICAN ADMIRAL (6-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 5
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7
Twilight Derby $200k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners
- #4 STAY HOT (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may set up for this runner.
- #1 ATITLAN (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #6 ROTHSCHILD (9-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
- #7 TWIRLING POINT (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 7
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8
Claiming $19k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners
- #8 JARAMA (8-5): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 RICKS RED STORM (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #9 CURRY (20-1): Worth a look. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field. Likely in the mix early.
- #2 OCASEK (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 8 – 7 – 9 – 2
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9
Allowance $55k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill Turf; Field of 9 runners
- #9 ANG N ASH (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 SPECIAL FLOWER (3-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #2 LOVIN’ ON THE RUN (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level.
- #5 SHAMROCKIN (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 7 – 2 – 5
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 10
Claiming $31k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners
- #5 SBAGLIATO (2-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick.
- #9 LONE SCOUT (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 DONNER LAKE (9-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 KEEN TO GO (4-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 5 – 9 – 4 – 2
