Small Fields, Big Action Highlight Santa Anita Saturday

There have been a lot of small fields at Santa Anita in recent years. Opening weekend suggests the problem persists.

Santa Anita Park- Race 1 is a $61k Maiden Special Weight going 1 mile on turf. Dancing Rinca, One More Bid, Chicago Soldier, Quintessential, and Chicago Squeeze are the favourites.

#1 QUINTECENTS (3-1) is a major player in this race. #4 DANCING RINCA (5-2) makes sense on speed figures and has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Annie Graham is the top pick for Santa Anita Park's Race 2. There are 6 entries. The entry fee is $31k claiming.

Annie Graham is the top pick for Santa Anita. Saturday heist runs evenly and looks to get a fair pace scenario. Little Rachel is a 3-1 chance. Equilove is 12-2.

$200k John Henry Turf Championship S. going 1 1.1 miles on downhill turf at Santa Anita Park. #1 Gold Phoenix (2-1) looks best, he gets JJ Hernandez in the irons. Masteroffoxhounds (5-2) is a major player in this race. Dicky Mo Chara (3-3) has races good enough to beat this group.

#1 GOLD PHOENIX (2-1) looks best here. He gets JJ Hernandez in the irons. Masteroffoxhounds (5-2) is a major player in this race. Dicky MO CHARA (3-3) has races good enough to beat this group.

Fun to Dream is the top selection for the race. SMOOTHLIKEBUTTAH (4-1) will have a lot to do in the lane. ANACAPA ( 4-2) should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Fun to Dream, SMoothkebuttah, and Kristi's Tiger are the favorites for Saturday's race at Santa Anita.

#3 BEYOND BRILLIANT (6-5) is the top pick. #1 CATHKIN PEAK (5-2) makes sense on speed figures. IRIDEO ( 5- 2) comes into the race in good form. PRINCE ABAMA ( 6-1) could be in with a shot in this race.

Beyond britlicious is the top pick. Cristin Peak is a good value. Infidio is in good form. Prince Alabama could be a contender.

$200k Santa Anita Sprint Championship S. going 6 furlongs on dirt. Entries: 7. Howbeit (8-1), C Z ROCKET (7-2), FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (9-5) and TODO FINO (4-3) are the favourites.

#3 HOWBEIT (8-1) looks best here. C Z ROCKET (7-2) goes out for the Miller barn and gets Vazquez in the irons. #7 TODO FINO (4-4) will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.

$200k Eddie D S. going about 6 1/2 furlongs on downhill turf. #4 Gregorian Chant (5-2) gets the top selection. Whatmakessammyrun (8-1) relishes the extended turf sprint. Barristan the Bold (30-1000) is a bomb. Lane Way (4-3) has the best overall power rating.

Small Fields, Big Action and Small Fields will be on at Santa Anita Saturday. #4 GREGORIAN CHANT (5-2) gets the top selection. Whatmackessammyrun (8-1) relishes the extended turf sprint.

$300k Awesome Again S. going 1 1/8 miles on dirt at Santa Anita Park. Country Grimmer is the top pick. Royal Ship is a major player in the race. Express Train shouldn't have trouble with the distance. Trippi is an 8-1 long shot.

#4 COUNTRY GRAMMER (8-5) is the top pick. #2 ROYAL SHIP (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. Express Train (7-2) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance.

#5 CONNIE SWINGLE (3-1) looks best in Race 9. #8 TEZZARAY (12-2) is a price horse and runs evenly.

#5 CONNIE SWINGLE (3-1) looks best here. #8 TEZZARAY (12-2) is a price horse and runs evenly.

#9 CANDY CARAMEL (7-2) gets the top selection for the $61k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on turf. #7 THE DANCE BETWEEN (6-1) should improve off the first start and should be competitive in this spot.#6 CAHUILLA (8- 1) could be in with a shot in the race. KANTHARA (10-3) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets.

#9 CANDY CARAMEL (7-2) gets the top selection. #7 THE DANCE BETWEEN (6-1) should improve off the first start. KANTHARA (10- 1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets.

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