Santa Anita Picks: Santa Ana Stakes (3/15/2026)

Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $35k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #1 STAR OF DELHI (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Should be able to work out a trip. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #7 NINETEENTH HOLE (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 ISLAND PARADISE (9-2): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #6 SHAPOVAL (4-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 8 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 1,7,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $26k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #5 OUTRAGEOUS (2-1): Prime Win Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #3 UNBRIDLED SCHOLAR (8-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 CEE'S THE IMAGE (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be able find the right setup.
• #1 LEGAL FICTION (7-2): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 1-1

Exacta: 5/ 3,1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 DIAGHILEV (6-1): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #7 CHAPTER ONE (7-2): Major Player. Jaramillo and O'Neill team up on this one. Running well of late.
• #3 KELCE (5-2): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Baffert.
• #4 TAP THE GIN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta: 6/ 7,3

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $17k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #4 CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN (8-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 MISCHIEFS CAUSEWAY (2-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 MOTHER'S PRAYER (6-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Could wear these ones down late.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4/ 2,1

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 BEEF WINSLOW (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 KOKOSAN (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.
• #5 HOTROCKET (15-1): Major Player. Gonzalez and Mccarthy team up on this one. The 92 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #3 BALDORO (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 7,1,5

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $71k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

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• #2 CASH CALL (4-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs. Bet today's best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 THERMAL (8-5): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 MAGNIFICAT (4-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 OOTY (10-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 1-1

Exacta: 2/ 5,1,3

Pick 3 (races 6-8): 2 with #10 with #6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Santa Ana Stakes $100k; 1 1/4 M Downhill turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 MRS. ASTOR (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 PARADISE LAKE (7-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Hernandez and Eurton team up on this one.
• #5 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY (5-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 TAKE A BREATH (6-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #10 at 1-1

Exacta: 10/ 3,5,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 TWISTED HUMOR (3-2): Prime Win Player. Herrera and Bonde team up on this one. Barn has been solid.
• #2 CASH IN TOKNIGHT (7-5): Contender. Well bred for this race. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 BIG COIN (15-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 BIG MISS (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 8-5

Exacta: 6/ 2,7

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 EIFFEL (8-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 ROSA PARKS (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #10 TEQUILAANDTHERAPY (10-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 HELGA BRANDT (20-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 10 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 6,9,10