Santa Anita Sunday: San Marcos, Lady of Shamrock, Baffle Analysis

Santa Anita will feature three stakes races on Sunday. The card includes the Grade 2 San Marcos for older horses on the turf.

Sunday Stakes Analysis

All analysis in this article uses post position numbers. Santa Anita does not couple entries so this is likely to match the program number of the horse for betting purposes. Nevertheless it is always recommended that players confirm program numbers using the racing program or Equibase.

Santa Anita Park Race 5-Lady of Shamrock Stakes

Post: 2:30 PM PT; Purse: $75,000 Lady of Shamrock S., 1 Mile on Turf; Entries: 6

• PP3 ISLAND OF LOVE has to be respected based on the connections.
• PP2 SHOPPINGFORPHAROAH has a great shot in the race given her speed ratings & class.
• PP1 TRAVEL SMART has speed figures that make her competitive.
• PP5 FUENTE OVEJUNA comes from bloodlines that make her super dangerous here.

Selections: 3-2-1-5

Santa Anita Park Race 7- San Marcos (Grade 2- Turf)

Post: 3:30 PM PT; Purse: $225,000 San Marcos S., 1 1/4 Miles on Downhill turf; Entries: 6

• PP3 SAY THE WORD looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
• PP4 FRIAR'S ROAD has to be respected based on the connections.
• PP5 ACCLIMATE is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.
• Turf racing is often about the trip and PP6 BOB AND JACKIE could get a perfect pace scenario today.

Selections: 3-4-5-6 (Best Bet: SAY THE WORD)

Santa Anita Park Race 9- Baffle Stakes

Post: 4:30 PM PT; Purse: $75,000 Baffle S., 6 1/2 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 8

• PP2 ECHOSMITH comes over from Ireland and is out of Acclaim. I like the breeding for this spot.
• PP3 SMUGGLER'S RUN is a major player based on speed figures.
• PP6 DON'T SWEAR DAVE comes into the race signaling a big performance in the near future.
• PP1 MAGLEV is worth a look here given edges in class & pace numbers.

Selections: 2-3-6-1

Sunday Full Card Analysis

Santa Anita Park Race 1

Post: 12:30 PM PT; Purse: $67,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 7

• PP3 GUSTAV fits here based on breeding.
• PP2 MO GOLD is by far the best of the experienced runners.
• PP7 ST ANTHONY is also well bred for this condition.
• PP4 RING GENERAL will likely be a price on the board and is worth a shot.

Selections: 3-2-7-4

Santa Anita Park Race 2

Post: 1:00 PM PT; Purse: $67,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 5

• PP2 ALL DIALED IN is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed.
• PP4 BELLEO'S MUSIC merits consideration in this spot given the stamina & record at the distance.
• PP1 FEELING FLUSH is worth a look here given the jockey and trainer.
• PP5 YES YOUR GRAZE is worth a look here given the pace numbers.

Selections: 2-4-1-5

Santa Anita Park Race 3

Post: 1:30 PM PT; Purse: $69,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 9

• PP4 ESCAPE ROUTE is worth a look here given edges in form & power rating.
• PP8 CITY RAGE is worth a look here given edges in connections & record at the distance.
• PP6 RIDING WITH DINO wouldn't be a huge surprise in the winner's circle.
• PP7 SEE THROUGH IT merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & race flow.

Selections: 4-8-6-7

Santa Anita Park Race 4

Post: 2:00 PM PT; Purse: $26,000 Claiming, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 5

• PP3 FLAT OUT JOY looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & stamina.
• PP2 LA PULCINELA is worth a look here given edges in class & power rating.
• PP4 VEGAN is worth a look as a fringe contender.
• PP5 DIRT FLIRT will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race.

Selections: 3-2-4-5

Santa Anita Park Race 5

Post: 2:30 PM PT; Purse: $75,000 Lady of Shamrock S., 1 Mile on Turf; Entries: 6

Stakes analysis provided above.

Selections: 3-2-1-5

Santa Anita Park Race 6

Post: 3:00 PM PT; Purse: $69,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 5

• PP4 SUZIE QZZ BROTHER should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & pace numbers.
• PP3 GERLACH'S has to be respected based on the connections.
• PP5 BETITO merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & class.
• PP2 BURNIN TURF makes sense based on the horse's speed & power rating.

Selections: 4-3-5-2

Santa Anita Park Race 7

Post: 3:30 PM PT; Purse: $225,000 San Marcos S., 1 1/4 Miles on Downhill turf; Entries: 6

Stakes analysis provided above.

Selections: 3-4-5-6

Santa Anita Park Race 8

Post: 4:00 PM PT; Purse: $67,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7

• PP2 EVERLYS GIRL has a good workout pattern leading into the race.
• PP1 BOLD CHOICE looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
• PP4 WARREN'S QUEEN BEE boasts the top in the money percentage at the distance and may be able to break through against this group.
• PP6 PRESKITT could get the best of the race flow today.

Selections: 2-1-4-6

Santa Anita Park Race 9

Post: 4:30 PM PT; Purse: $75,000 Baffle S., 6 1/2 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 8

Stakes analysis provided above.

Selections: 2-3-6-1

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