1/ST BET Horse Racing Predictions from Santa Anita:
We are excited to announce a renewed partnership with the fine folks and handicappers at 1/ST BET. Jeremy Plonk and Jeff Siegel will be sharing their expertise on a weekly basis to pass along some ponies that they like for races at various tracks around the country, including Santa Anita.
For this Sunday 9 article, Jeff Siegel shares everything you need to know for the racing card for Santa Anita.
Santa Anita Race 8: Post: 2:31 PT Grade: B+
Top Pick/Prime Play: 7-Major Tom
Forecast With anything close to his best race, Major Tom should be too good for these. Overmatched in his local debut last month, the Northern California-based gelding has finished first or second in 13 of 27 career starts, is dominant in the figure department, and employs an effective second flight stalking style that should produce a winning late kick in this starter optional claiming six furlong dash. However, at 4/5 on the morning line, there’s no real value to be found.
Santa Anita Race 9: Post: 3:00 PT Grade: B+
Top Pick/Prime Play: 4-Terry’s Boy.
Forecast: Terry’s Boy has been sprinting most of his career, but he’s run well two turning in the few chances he’s had. In this starter optional claimer over a mile on turf, the Jeff Mullins-trained gelding should easily be the controlling speed if allowed to be. With Flavien Plat taking the call for this red-hot barn and a winner of eight races from just 223 starts, the son of Gold Aly is clearly the top pick and one to beat. At or around 3-1 on the tote, he’ll offer good wagering value.
