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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis

Santa Anita: Grade 1 Goodwood Stakes (9/26/2026)

Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 GOING NOWHERE (9-5): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
• #7 DOING TIME (3-1): Major Player. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest. Outruns the class par more often than not.
• #9 DADDYS STAR (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Runs better than the bare figures indicate once class is factored in.
• #8 HEROIC DOSE (4-1): Contender. Improving with each start. Figures fit comfortably at this level.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Trifecta: 5,7 / 5,7,9,8 / 5,7,9,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:33 PM PT; Claiming $16k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #4 PIPER'S CAUSEWAY (2-1): Major Player. Has won at a higher level than this. The 3 speed rating is among the top in the group.
• #1 NAFTIS (9-2): Major Player. Has been exceeding what the level demands. Top connections on the circuit with Kimura and Vallejo.
• #2 B GRAYSON (7-5): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently. Speed numbers are right there with the top group.
• #5 GYPSY TEARS (4-1): Contender. Has been facing this kind and holding its own. Vallejo and Payeras team up, and that combination wins its share.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4,1 / 4,1,2,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:06 PM PT; Grade 2 City of Hope Mile Stakes $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 KING OF GOSFORD (8-5): Best Bet of the Card. Beaten better than these in the past. Strong connections with Damato sending out Rispoli. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 IRISH ACES (6-1): Major Player. No class question at this level. Recent form lines measure up to these.
• #2 EL POTENTE (9-5): Contender. Belongs on class and should be in the mix. Has the numbers to be involved late.
• #3 CABO SPIRIT (6-1): Contender. Beaten only 94 lengths last out against similar. Quick enough to matter in the closing stages.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 8-5

Pick 3 (Races 3-5): #6 with #1,4,2 with #7,5

Exacta: 6 / 5,2

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:38 PM PT; Claiming $50k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 LIAM SMITH (1-1): Major Player. Has been knocking on the door in similar spots. A 5 is plenty fast for this spot.
• #4 CLOUSEAU (5-2): Major Player. Consistent enough to be a factor at this level. Papaprodromou has the barn rolling and keeps Rispoli aboard.
• #2 FOR ALL MANKIND (6-1): Contender. Form lines read well against this group. Best late pace figure in the field at 101.
• #5 CAPTAIN SHREVE (15-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight. Numbers are competitive with anything else entered.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Trifecta: 1,4 / 1,4,2,5 / 1,4,2,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:10 PM PT; Grade 2 Eddie D Stakes $200k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 PURE MADNESS (3-1): Major Player. Clearly moving forward off the last two.
• #5 NESSO'S LASTHARRAH (20-1): Major Player. On a steady upward trend.
• #6 SORRENTO SKY (5-2): Contender. Improving with each start. The Damato barn strikes at a healthy clip in this spot.
• #3 FREEDOM'S NOT FREE (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Trifecta: 7,5 / 7,5,6,3 / 7,5,6,3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 PAVULAR (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Distance change should suit. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #9 SAVVY TIGER (9-2): Major Player. Should get loose on an uncontested lead. Rispoli takes the mount for Damato, which is worth noting.
• #3 NOT SO MERRY MARY (9-5): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently. Connections are as strong as any in the race.
• #7 HER STRUT (20-1): Contender. Has been facing this kind and holding its own.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-2

Trifecta: 4,9 / 4,9,3,7 / 4,9,3,7

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:10 PM PT; Grade 2 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes $200k; 1 1/4 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 ATOMIC AGE (7-2): Major Player. Figures have climbed in three straight.
• #1 MONDEGO (3-1): Major Player. Record over this surface and trip stands out.
• #7 ATITLAN (1-1): Contender. Has handled this exact setup before.
• #5 NITTI (10-1): Contender. Clearly moving forward off the last two.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Trifecta: 3,1 / 3,1,7,5 / 3,1,7,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:40 PM PT; Grade 1 Goodwood Stakes $300k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 NEVADA BEACH (7-5): Major Player. Meaningful class relief today. Closing kick is the strongest of this group.
• #4 ORIGINAL SIN (6-1): Major Player. Drops to a level that should suit.
• #6 MR. A. P. (8-1): Contender. Bred to handle the added ground.
• #8 CALDERA (5-1): Contender. Much better than the last line indicates.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-2

Trifecta: 9,4 / 9,4,6,8 / 9,4,6,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:10 PM PT; Grade 3 John C Stakes $100k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 YOURS SINCERELY (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Finishes better than anything else entered.
• #10 LITTLE OPAL (3-2): Major Player. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
• #9 RUN WITH LIBERTY (15-1): Contender. Ran into trouble last out and deserves another look.
• #6 SURFIN' U. S. A. (30-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Sets up well if the front end folds.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 9 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Trifecta: 4,10 / 4,10,9,6 / 4,10,9,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:40 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #3 ZUZU'S CLASSIC GAL (5-2): Major Player. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest.
• #1 SALLY'S WISH (15-1): Major Player. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
• #9 STELLA BLUE MOON (8-1): Contender. The work tab reads like a horse ready to run, not one being educated. Bred to be effective on this surface right away.
• #6 BLAME THE TRACK (10-1): Contender. No class question at this level.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 9 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Trifecta: 3,1 / 3,1,9,6 / 3,1,9,6

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