Presidents Day Horse Racing: Santa Anita Analysis, Selections

Santa Anita Park will run the Tiznow on their Presidents Day card. The Chose Vron was installed as the 2-5 favorite, but looks as good as the hype.

Santa Anita Park- Race 1

Post: 12:30 PM PT; $40k Starter Allowance going 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 6

• #6 BENDER (6-1) gets the top selection. He projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Puype and Berrios.
• #4 OUR SHINING LIGHT (6-5) appears to be a major player in this race. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Wong and Dettori.
• #5 GENERAL MATHIS (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance.
• #2 ONCOMING (3-1) goes out for the Saldana barn and gets Rispoli in the irons.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 2

Santa Anita Park- Race 2

Post: 12:59 PM PT; $67k Maiden Special Weight going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

1. #2 SONORAN (3-5) is the top pick. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 1/2 furlong distance. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
2. #5 CASTLE ISLAND (3-1) debuts here and has to be respected going out for the combination of Baffert and Hernandez.
3. #6 DON CORLEONE (4-1) should improve off the first start and has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed. This one has proven to be able to handle in the debut effort.
4. #4 BRING HIM HOME (12-1) is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He has hit the board under these conditions already in the career.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 4

Santa Anita Park- Race 3

Post: 1:29 PM PT; $37k Claiming going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 9

• #1 NAISMITH (3-1) is the better value of the top 2 on the morning line. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 FLINT STROLL (5-2) is as likely a winner as the #1 but the shorter price gives him second preference. This one has the top overall power rating in the group and speed figures that fit with these.
• #4 WHAT A DUDE (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. He looks to be the class of the field. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #3 ARREST (4-1) seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 3

Santa Anita Park- Race 4

Post: 1:59 PM PT; $100k Tiznow S. going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 5

• #5 THE CHOSEN VRON (2-5) gets the top selection. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #1 COALINGA ROAD (5-2) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 LEYAS CANDY (7-2) isn't without hope. He makes sense on speed figures. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Glatt and Hernandez.
• #2 FINNEUS (20-1) is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 2

Santa Anita Park- Race 5

Post: 2:29 PM PT; $67k Maiden Special Weight going 6 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 9

• #2 ADMIRAL HALSEY (3-1) is the top pick. He has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #7 DANCING RINCA (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He looks to be the class of the field. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #3 ADMIRALTY PLACE (4-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #6 NASHOBA'S JOY (8-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 6

Santa Anita Park- Race 6

Post: 3:02 PM PT; $72k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 SUNRISE JOURNEY (3-1) looks best here. He could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #6 BIG TALKER (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #5 I KNOW CASH FLOW (4-1) isn't without hope. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 1/2 furlong distance.
• #2 SUZIE QZZ BROTHER (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 2

Santa Anita Park- Race 7

Post: 3:34 PM PT; $39k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 11

• #1 CUBAN CRISIS (7-2) gets the top selection. She goes out for the Glatt barn and gets Dettori in the irons.
• #6 PRECOCIOUS TIMES (5-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Sadler and Hernandez.
• #5 REAL FIRE (4-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race. This one is well bred for this spot.
• #8 CLASSY (3-1) isn't without hope. She could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 8

Santa Anita Park- Race 8

Post: 4:06 PM PT; $72k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #3 PRINCESS ADALEIGH (6-5) is the top pick. She comes into the race in really good form. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 TROUVILLE (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She looks to be the class of the field.
• #4 BOWL OF CHERRIES (3-1)is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #2 YOUTEYOURHONOR (4-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 2

Santa Anita Park- Race 9

Post: 4:38 PM PT; $75k Allowance Optional Claiming going about 6 1/2 furlongs on downhill turf; Entries: 9

• #4 PHENOM (3-1) looks best here. She has races good enough to beat this group.
• #8 TOM'S BEAUTY (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #9 AQUA SEAFORM SHAME (12-1) is a price horse and could be in with a shot in this race with the right pace setup.
• #7 UNBRIDLED MARY (12-1) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 9 – 7

Santa Anita Park- Race 10

Post: 5:09 PM PT; $26k Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 11

• #1 DOUBLE FANTASY (5-2) gets the top selection. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #6 HEAD START (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She should be part of the early pace in this spot. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Mullins and Gonzalez.
• #10 DRIZELLA (15-1) is a price horse and will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #11 NEVER SWAY (12-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance and may actually benefit from a traffic free wide draw.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 10- 11

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