Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 Summertime Oaks (6/13/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 am ET

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The racing action from Santa Anita on Saturday features the Summertime Oaks. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!

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Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 Summertime Oaks (6/13/2026)

Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 Summertime Oaks (6/13/2026)

Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $27k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 MY PERFECT WAVE (1-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Kimura puts this one in with a chance.
  • #3 SAKURA FLAVOR (5-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #6 NEWPORT DREAMZ (5-1): Contender. The 89 speed rating is among the best in the field. Orantes and Yakteen team up on this one.
  • #4 ALERAMO (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 1-1

Exacta: 2 / 3,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:31 PM PT; Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #4 HARNEY LANE (3-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Gonzalez and Garcia team up on this one.
  • #1 MIZ CLUBCALI (3-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 ELTONSINGSANOTHER (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely in the mix early.
  • #6 PERFECT LIFE (6-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4 / 3,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:03 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 HAVE STYLE (3-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #3 HOT DAY GIRL (5-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #7 IMPRESSIONISTIC (8-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #4 JUDY LYNN STARR (10-1): Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 2,3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:35 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 DORIE MILLER (7-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Fresu puts this one in with a chance.
  • #5 CLUBHOUSE CUTIE (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #4 CLUBHOUSE BRIDE (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
  • #7 BESSIE COLEMAN (9-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #1 at 6-5

Exacta: 1 / 5,4,7

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:05 PM PT; Claiming $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

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  • #7 SPIRITUAL ADVISOR (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Should still have something in the tank late. Races that could beat these. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #1 MICI'S EXPRESS (2-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Likely to get forward position.
  • #3 GRANDISIMO (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #6 BALLYHOOLIGAN (7-2): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Trifecta: 7 / 1,3 / 1,3,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:35 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $35k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #5 LORENZO BERNINI (2-1): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #7 DIVISIBLE BY (7-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #3 FAUSTO (4-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #4 IMAGINEER (15-1): Underneath. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta Box: 5,7

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:05 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #4 THIRSTY CAITLIN (3-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs.
  • #7 ICECREAM ONTHESIDE (15-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #9 I'M SMOKEN HOT (2-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Maldonado and Brinkerhoff team up on this one.
  • #2 SAUCED UP (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4 / 7,2

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:35 PM PT; Daytona Stakes $100k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill Turf; Field of 13 runners.

  • #12 SUMTER (5-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #4 FIRST PEACE (7-2): Major Player. Kimura puts this one in with a chance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #2 LATER THAN PLANNED (6-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #10 ZIO JO (6-1): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 12 – 4 – 2 – 10

The Plays

Win: #12 at 4-1

Pick 3 (Races 8-10): #12,4 with #4 with #2,3

Exacta: 12 / 4,2,10

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:05 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #4 CRAZY CAMI (1-1): Best Bet of the Card. Fits well with this group. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #3 SEXY BLUE (15-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Can run with these.
  • #1 TINY PRANCER (15-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 SURFIN THE COAST (7-2): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4 / 3,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:35 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 SABERTOOTH (3-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #3 NONE ABOVE THE LAW (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #8 ZALAMO (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Top connections on the circuit with Berrios and Papaprodromou.
  • #4 MIDNIGHT STRIKE (9-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2 / 3,8,4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:05 PM PT; Summertime Oaks $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 MIZUMI (4-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #4 MO' EM DOWN (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #6 BANK SHOT (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Has experience at this level.
  • #5 WOLF HILL (6-1): Major Player. Fresu puts this one in with a chance. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1 / 4,6,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:35 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $35k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #11 FORZA PALERMO (7-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
  • #9 BUTTERFLY BEACH (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #8 VEGAS NIGHTCLUB (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #5 ANTI SLAPP (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 11 – 9 – 8 – 5

The Plays

Win: #11 at 3-1

Exacta: 11 / 9,8,5

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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