Santa Anita Picks: Saturday Stakes Quintet (5/24/2025)

The racing action from Santa Anita Park on Saturday features five stakes including the Snow Chief presented by City National Bank. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita Park picks for the entire card!

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Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 RIDEGOLD (9-5): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #3 STUBBORN (12-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #2 WE THE HOBBY (5-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.

• #6 FRENCH MOONLIGHT (15-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 8-5

• Trifecta: 1 / 2,3,5,6,7,8 / 2,3,5,6,7,8

• Daily Double 1,2,3 /9,10

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 STILL UNWRITTEN (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.

• #9 CAN YOU DREAM (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #6 LIBERATION (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.

• #7 BELLA CHAVELA (15-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 6 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #10 at 5-2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:05 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 O K ROSE (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should still have something in the tank late.

• #6 HELLO KID O KID O (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.

• #3 TIS SUNRISE (15-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.

• #4 ODIES MEMORY LANE (5-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 3 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 5-2

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 P.M. PT; Thor’s Echo Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 BOOK SMART (9-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #2 PRIVATE GEM (5-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #1 SPIRITUAL ADVISOR (12-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.

• #7 FINAL STORM (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 3-2

• Exacta Key Box: 3 / 1,2,4,5

• Trifecta: 3 / 1,2,4,5 / 1,2,4,5

• Pick 3 (Races 4-6): 3 / 2,5,7 / 3,6

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 P.M. PT; Maiden Claiming $15k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 SILVER N BLACK (6-5): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.

• #5 TOPPERS WAGER (8-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #2 BETTERBELUCKY (10-1): Worth a look. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #3 SIR NANO (7-2): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 2 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 7-5

• Exacta: 7 / 2,5

• Trifecta: 7 / 2,5 / 2,5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:38 P.M. PT; Fran’s Valentine Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SHOCKING GREY (9-2): Prime Win Player. Races that could beat these. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #3 PRANCINGTHRUPARIS (2-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.

• #5 BLEVYS TIGER (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.

• #1 SNEAKER (3-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 5 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 7-5

• Trifecta: 6 / 1,3,5 / 1,3,5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:08 P.M. PT; Melair Stakes $125k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 MISO PHANSY (3-1): Prime Win Player. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #2 IN THE AIR TONIGHT (6-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Good race flow for this runner.

• #6 FIBONACCIS RIDE (9-2): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 SUNSET GRAZEN (5-2): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 7-5

• Exacta Box: 2,6,7

• Trifecta: 7 / 2,3,5,6 / 2,3,5,6

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:38 P.M. PT; Crystal Water Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 KINGS RIVER KNIGHT (4-5): Top pick. Decent form of late. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #6 CLOUSEAU (9-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #2 COALINGA ROAD (7-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Potential to kick home late.

• #5 BARELY FUNTIONAL (10-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 2 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 8-5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:08 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 LADY GREGORY (7-5): Prime Win Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #1 SHARP RIDE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #3 NO CAP (6-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Speed figs match up nicely.

• #5 ELTONSINGSANOTHER (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 8-5

• Exacta: 7 / 1,3

• Trifecta: 7 / 1,3 / 1,3,5

Santa Anita Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:38 P.M. PT; Snow Chief Stakes presented by City National Bank $125k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 GOT SOUL (8-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #5 BRO BRO (5-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.

• #6 CALI CAT (3-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.

• #4 PRINCE OF DEL MAR (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 3-1

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