Santa Anita Picks: Triple Bend Stakes (5/31/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sun May 31, 2026, 10:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Santa Anita on Sunday features the Triple Bend Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks: Triple Bend Stakes (5/31/2026)
Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 NYLIE (5-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #4 REPO (2-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #1 SHADOW NATION (9-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 SIMPLE MAJORITY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 2-1
Exacta: 2 / 4,3
Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #2,4 with #1 with #5,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Claiming $18k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 JUST DEAL (8-5): Best Bet of the Card. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and O'Neill. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #3 NEXT TRICK (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #5 HE'S A GANGSTER (4-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #2 MEEKING (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1 / 5,2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $27k; 1 M Turf; Field of 5 runners.
- #5 ANGELICA BAY (5-2): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Jaramillo puts this one in with a chance.
- #4 LADY OF POWER (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
- #1 MOTET (9-5): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. May be able to find the right setup.
- #3 NEWPORT DREAMZ (3-1): Major Player. Solid turn of foot. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 2-1
Exacta Box: 5,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 LYING ZERO (5-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 ICECREAM ONTHESIDE (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #6 STAY MY GIRL (10-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Likely in the mix early.
- #3 JOLENE FURY (2-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 5 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 2-1
Exacta: 8 / 5,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 JENNYS WINE GIRL (9-5): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Jaramillo and Baltas team up on this one.
- #7 FRENCH MOONLIGHT (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 QUANTUM INNERGY (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #4 HELLO KID O KID O (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 7-5
Exacta: 2 / 7,3,4
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #5 SAUCIER (7-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 HARMONIQUE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 MADDOG (20-1): Underneath. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 MOONA LISA (1-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta: 5 / 3,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 MISO PHANSY (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Ayuso and Powell team up on this one.
- #6 WE THE HOBBY (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #7 PETITE TREAT (4-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #3 PAVEL'S ETOILE (5-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 7 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 7-5
Exacta: 5 / 6,7,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Triple Bend Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #5 STRONGHOLD (1-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
- #2 BARTHOLDY (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.
- #4 SIMPLE SONG (5-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Likely in the mix early.
- #1 THE LAST STRAW (12-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5 / 2,4,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $35k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #10 MAXIMON (6-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #4 GANDALF (4-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #2 RUNNING SPARTAN (6-1): Underneath. Should sit a good trip. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #3 H Q WILSON (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 10 – 4 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #10 at 6-5
Exacta: 10 / 4,2,3
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