The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Saturday features the California Chrome Cal Cup Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita Park picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks- 2025 Rescheduled Cal Cup
Bet all of today’s selections with signup bonuses and promotions at BetOnline.
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 11:30 AM PT Race Type: Maiden Special Weight $60k, 6 F Turf, Field of 10 runners
Longshot Play of the Day
- #2 GIANT LUTHER (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #7 LORD DUNMORE (8-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 FIX IT QUICK (15-1): Contender. A fighter in the late stages. Should step forward from the first start.
- #8 THREE GEORGES (6-1): Contender. Should still have reserves for the final furlong.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 5 – 8
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 11:58 AM PT Race Type: Maiden Claiming $14k, 6 F Dirt, Field of 9 runners
- #8 P TWENTYTWO (6-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 UNUSUAL MEMORIES (6-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #6 CAVIAR COWBOY (9-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should not be short in the stretch.
- #3 HIGHLAND ECHO (15-1): Fringe Contender.
Selections: 8 – 5 – 6 – 3
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 12:28 PM PT Race Type: Maiden Claiming $33k, 6 F Dirt, Field of 6 runners
Best Bet of the Card
- #2 MAYACAMA (3-2): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #3 MISS MICHE LADA (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #5 OUR LOVIN FEELIN (6-1): Worth a look. Likely to show stamina late.
- #1 BE A GOLDFISH (20-1): Fringe Contender.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 5 – 1
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 12:58 PM PT Race Type: Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint Stakes $125k, 6 F Dirt, Field of 5 runners
- #4 BIG CITY LIGHTS (2-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
- #3 SMILING BEAST (6-1): Contender. May capitalize on the pace.
- #1 CLOVISCONNECTION (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 GEEZER (10-1): Fringe Contender.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 2
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 1:28 PM PT Race Type: Maiden Special Weight $60k, 6 F Turf, Field of 9 runners
- #4 MILES FINCH (6-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 CULLEN J (7-5): Major Player. Strong closer.
- #5 HOTHEAD (15-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
- #9 GLASS OF JAMESON (12-1): Contender. Should improve in the second start.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 5 – 9
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 1:58 PM PT Race Type: Allowance Optional Claiming $61k, 6 F Dirt, Field of 8 runners
- #5 OUR BUCKY CHARM (5-2): Top pick. Proven at this configuration.
- #8 DEVIL AMONG US (9-2): Major Player. Could capitalize on race shape.
- #7 LONESOME STEW (7-5): Contender. Strong barn performance.
- #4 WINDRIBBON (8-1): Contender. Could prove tough in the stretch.
Selections: 5 – 8 – 7 – 4
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:28 PM PT Race Type: Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint Stakes presented by John Deere $125k, About 6 1/2 F Downhill Turf, Field of 9 runners
- #7 STAY AND SCAM (6-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 ANDIAMO RAGAZZA (10-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #6 SHOCKING GREY (15-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 SAFA (2-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races have been solid.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 8
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 2:58 PM PT Race Type: Maiden Claiming $33k, 6 F Dirt, Field of 12 runners
- #3 THE GYPSY COWBOY (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #8 PAX A PUNCH (9-2): Major Player. Strong performance under similar conditions.
- #10 OSCAR’S MARK (4-1): Major Player. Partnership of Hernandez and Lewis adds strength.
- #5 CITIZEN BARRETT (12-1): Major Player. Should carry the distance well.
Selections: 3 – 8 – 10 – 5
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:28 PM PT Race Type: Unusual Heat Turf Classic Stakes presented by City National Bank $175k, 1 1/8 M Turf, Field of 11 runners
- #3 OLD PAL (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this distance.
- #7 ALIGATO (6-1): Contender. Trainer is in excellent form.
- #1 ON THE WHIM (5-1): Contender. Previous success at this level.
- #11 BARELY FUNCTIONAL (20-1): Fringe Contender. Could surprise late.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 1 – 11
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 3:58 PM PT Race Type: California Chrome Cal Cup Derby $175k, 1 1/16 M Dirt, Field of 8 runners
- #3 STYLE CAT (5-1): Top pick. Strong recent form.
- #6 R HEISMAN (3-1): Major Player. Energy reserves should keep him competitive late.
- #1 SHEA BRENNAN (5-2): Contender. Potential to improve figures and be dangerous.
- #2 I’M A BAD BOY (7-2): Contender. Experience at this level last out is a positive.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 2
Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 4:28 PM PT Race Type: Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks $175k, 1 M Turf, Field of 13 runners
- #2 TEQUILAANDTHERAPY (6-1): Top pick. Ideal race conditions.
- #1 LESS IS MORE (12-1): Major Player. Proven success under similar conditions.
- #10 HEY JESSIE (5-2): Contender. Expected to be strong late.
- #5 CHILLY PHILLY (30-1): Contender. May perform better against this field.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 10 – 5
Betting News Horse Racing Coverage
Don’t miss all the horse racing action covered by Betting News each and every week. Coverage includes free handicapping tools, comprehensive guides, and in-depth analysis of the week’s biggest cards. Check out our full card analysis for this week’s upcoming big races:
Saturday Analysis
- Aqueduct Picks featuring the Busanda Stakes
- Fair Grounds Picks featuring the LeComte offering Kentucky Derby Prep points
- Gulfstream Park Picks featuring the Sunshine Sprint Stakes
- Oaklawn Park Picks featuring the Renaissance Stakes
- Santa Anita Picks featuring the Rescheduled California Cup