Santa Anita Picks- 2025 Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes

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

Full Card Analysis

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Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:30 AM PT; Claiming $26k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 BALDORO (8-5): Top pick. Goes out for the combination of Hernandez and Powell. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #5 HOT LEGS ROMOLO (7-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 BEAR HUNT (20-1): Worth a look.
• #3 ANDREADYTORUMBLE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 2 – 3

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:01 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 RANK (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1 RODRIGUEZ (4-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 CORNHUSKERCHRIS (20-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #6 THE LAST STRAW (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 6

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:32 PM PT; Claiming $22k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 BE PUNCTUAL (5-2): Top pick. Goes out for the combination of Frey and Freeman. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #7 LIGHT THE BEAM (7-2): Contender. Productive recent form. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #3 PETESOLDFASHIONED (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #2 DURAN (2-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:02 PM PT; Starter Allowance $36k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 TIRUPATI (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 KATERINI (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 CAMERON SLOUGH (10-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 KETONIA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:33 PM PT; San Vicente Stakes $200k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #5 BULLARD (4-5): Best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 MCKINZIE STREET (10-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 BARNES (8-5): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Goes out for the combination of Hernandez and Baffert.
• #3 ROMANESQUE (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 3

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:04 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 MISO PHANSY (6-5): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #13 CO HEART (15-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #3 ORANGE THUNDER (9-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 MARIA TALLCHIEF (8-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 9 – 13 – 3 – 4

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:36 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 MIRAHMADI (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 EAGLES FLIGHT (1-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Rispoli and Sadler. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 NEW KING (3-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. May be able find the right setup.
• #7 INVIGORATED (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 3 – 7

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:07 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 6 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #13 JETOVATOR (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 REFOCUS (6-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 DOUBLE JAB (3-1): Worth a look. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 CHICK’S DIG IT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 13 – 4 – 1 – 2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:40 PM PT; Las Flores Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 PLEASANT (3-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 PUSHINESS (12-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Goes out for the combination of Rispoli and Mccarthy.
• #3 RICHI (8-5): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 ANYWHO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:14 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $63k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #11 EL POTENTE (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #7 ESCAPE ARTIST (12-1): The whole card looks like a pretty chalky affair. The longshot play of the day in this situation is worth using a bit in the win end and a prominently in vertical bets like the exacta and trifecta. This one demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Bet the longshot play of the day at MyBookie. 
• #12 LIVING LIFE (20-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. May be able find the right setup.
• #1 SIENNOIS (8-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 11 – 7 – 12 – 1

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