Santa Anita Picks: Summertime Oaks (06/07/2025)

The racing action from Santa Anita on Saturday features the Summertime Oaks. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!

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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis

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Santa Anita Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 P.M. PT; Starter Optional Claiming $34k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 NATION (9-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race may setup for this runner.

• #5 NEWS AT TEN (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Speed figures match this group well.

• #6 BOLT SUPREMACY (5-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Pereira and Baltas team up on this one.

• #4 BLAMETHEGOODTIMES (4-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 3-1

• Exacta Box: 3,5,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 P.M. PT; Claiming $40k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 KNIGHTWITHLOUIS (7-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Fresu puts this one in with a chance.

• #5 POLYTHENE PAM (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #6 LADY OF SKY (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.

• #1 LIQUID SPIRIT (10-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 7-5

• Exacta: 2/1,5,6

• Trifecta: 2/1,5,6/1,5,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:02 P.M. PT; Claiming $25k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 READY TO POUNCE (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #6 NAUVOO (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.

• #2 ZIMBA WARRIOR (4-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 MAN CHILD (5-2): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 2 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 4,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:34 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 MILES FINCH (3-1): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Sadler. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #10 HIGHPLAINSDRIFTER (6-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #2 LORD DUNMORE (10-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. May be able to find the right setup.

• #6 SUBIC BOY (10-1): Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 2 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 2-1

• Exacta: 9/2,6,10

Santa Anita Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:04 P.M. PT; Maiden Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 LIL’ BOOM BOOM (2-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.

• #2 FLASH THAT SMILE (9-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Well bred for this race.

• #4 SEXY BLUE (15-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.

• #3 ELSA DUTTON (5-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 4 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #8 at 9-5

• Exacta: 8/2,4

• Trifecta: 8/2,3,4/2,3,4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:34 P.M. PT; Allowance $61k; About 6 1/2 F Downhill turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #7 ANNAN (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #4 CATMANSUE (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.

• #2 SIR ROCKET (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. The 89 speed rating is among the best in the field.

• #6 UNCLE CHILLY (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 5-2

• Exacta: 7/2,4,6

• Trifecta: 7/2,4,6/2,4,6

Santa Anita Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:22 P.M. PT; Summertime Oaks $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SILENT LAW (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #7 CASH CALL (6-5): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Baffert. Good race flow for this runner.

• #4 OUR MOONLIGHT (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.

• #2 HOWIN (6-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 4 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 4-1

• Exacta Key Box: 6/2,4,7

• Pick 3 (races 7-9): 6,7/8,11/4

Santa Anita Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:52 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 JEWELED SHILLELAGH (5-1): Live longshot alert! Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #8 ZALAMO (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Comes home strong.

• #9 EL REY REY (12-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.

• #12 SPYCATCHER (9-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 9 – 12

The Plays:

• Win: #11 at 4-1

• Exacta Box: 8,9,11

Santa Anita Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:22 P.M. PT; Maiden Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 TROPICAL RAIN DAY (3-1): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #2 EMPRESS OF GRACE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Pereira and Knapp team up on this one. Productive recent form.

• #6 CELA HALL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.

• #8 SAV’S THIRSTY STAR (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ayuso puts this one in with a chance. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 7-5

• Exacta: 4/2,6,8

• Trifecta: 4/,2,6,8/2,6,8

Santa Anita Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:52 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 RUNYON CANYON (6-1): Live Price Play. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Berrios and Callaghan team up on this one.

• #13 REHEARSAL (7-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.

• #12 CHURCH LADY (3-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Speed figs match up nicely.

• #2 AUNTIE (10-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 13 – 12 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 7-2

• Exacta Box: 2,4,13

• Trifecta: 4,13/4,12,13/2,4,12,13

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