Santa Anita Picks- 2024 Bobby Frankel Stakes

The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Friday features the Robert J. Frankel Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita Park picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $34k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 JENNIFER’S D’LIGHT (8-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 CERTITUDE (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #2 AVOIR (2-1): Solid Contender. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 LONG MAYSHE REIGN (5-2): Contender. Speed figs are slightly slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 7

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 SILVER N BLACK (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 ARROMAX (7-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 SHE BE BOSS (7-5): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 MONGOLIAN MAX (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the rhythm of the race flow. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 1 – 2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $34k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 BIG MAMA SUE (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 CAROLE LOMBARD (6-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #5 TIERGARTEN (4-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Should enjoy a favorable trip.
• #1 CHASINGSERENDIPITY (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:32 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 MARCH OF TIME (3-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 SANTARENA (6-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 ARABIAN FLIRT (30-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to have this rhythm fall right.
• #7 SAND BAGGER (20-1): Contender. May be facing a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 7

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:02 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 GIRVIN GAL (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #4 JUSTIVAR (20-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #1 SOPHISTICATE (3-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #5 INTERPLAY (10-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the competition.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:32 PM PT; Claiming $17k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 SOUL OF MIDNIGHT (9-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up well for this horse.
• #3 VANZZY (7-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Running well of late.
• #5 CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN (12-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should enjoy a favorable trip.
• #1 BIG SPIN (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the final stages.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 5 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:04 PM PT; Robert J. Frankel Stakes $100k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 HANG THE MOON (9-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 YERWANTHERE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 MOUFFY (7-2): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 MAHINA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 1

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:46 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 MCKECHNIE (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1 COOEY (8-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 MAAM CROSS (10-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 SURF SONG (4-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:16 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 BRAZENLY (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #12 LIL RICHARDS BELLO (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 BIG GEORGE (6-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #8 MOOGIE SON (6-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 2 – 8

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Thursday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring full card analysis for opening day which includes a number of stakes including the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes

Friday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 Bobby Frankel Stakes

Saturday

• Aqueduct Picks featuring the Alex M. Robb Stakes
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• Gulfstream Park Picks featuring the Grade 3 Mr. Prospector Stakes