Santa Anita Picks Sun, Oct 11

1. 1 Bold TypeHernandez J J · Baffert Bob 47%win est.
2. 4 Cyprus AvenueVan Dyke D · Mathis Andy 20%win est.
3. 3 My MemorySmith M E · Glatt Mark 13%win est.

Why Bold Type: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Quickest early horse in a dirt sprint.

Value play4 Cyprus Avenue 20% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Among the fastest on recent figures. Pedigree suits the distance.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Bold Type may be the one sent to the front. With 2 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 3 Wandering KirbyRispoli U · Powell Leonard 48%win est.
2. 1 Tam's Little AngelPereira T J · Palma Hector O 26%win est.
3. 5 SyntaxRosario J · McCarthy Michael W 10%win est.

Why Wandering Kirby: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures have risen three straight races. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: Wandering Kirby shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest.

1. 3 Debby's GalRosario J · Baltas Richard 20%win est.
2. 8 SwimminglyAyuso A · Ordonez Aggie 15%win est.
3. 4 Icons OnlyBaze T C · Hanson Ryan 14%win est.

Why Debby's Gal: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Takes a drop in class.

Value play8 Swimmingly 15% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Among the fastest on recent figures. Drops from maiden special weight to maiden claiming.

Pace: Icons Only shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest.

Result: Swimmingly won, Here for the Boos 2nd, Darlin' Duchess 3rd. Our pick Debby's Gal: unplaced. Value play Swimmingly: won.

1. 9 MotetBerrios Hector I · Miller Peter 34%win est.
2. 1 With LoveVan Dyke D · Papaprodromou George 16%win est.
3. 8 Sakura FlavorJaramillo E · Kruljac Ian 11%win est.

Why Motet: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures have risen three straight races.

Value play1 With Love 16% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Among the fastest on recent figures. Figures have risen three straight races.

Pace: Wildfire Princess shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.

Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Dustem Too, Elite Heat

1. 4 Unusual CravingPereira T J · Mullins Jeff 43%win est.
2. 3 Last Chance DarcyAyuso A · Ordonez Aggie 19%win est.
3. 7 Stylish ColleenLezcano A · Hanson Ryan 10%win est.

Why Unusual Craving: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Value play2 Nico Dijo 8% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Pedigree suits the distance.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Last Chance Darcy may be the one sent to the front.

1. 8 Ruler of LawMaldonado E · Mendez Luis 22%win est.
2. 1 YepRispoli U · D'Amato Philip 17%win est.
3. 5 TimayyyyVan Dyke D · Papaprodromou George 16%win est.

Why Ruler of Law: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Value play5 Timayyyy 16% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Takes a drop in class.

Pace: Brawler looks like the lone speed and could control this on an easy lead. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.

Result: Timayyyy won, Go Ralph 2nd, Postmodern 3rd. Our pick Ruler of Law: unplaced. Value play Timayyyy: won.

1. 5 Battle SchoolAyuso A · Knapp Steve 29%win est.
2. 3 Big ReflectionsFrey K · Tamayo Isidro 28%win est.
3. 6 It's a FactorEspinoza V · Garcia Antonio C 8%win est.

Why Battle School: Among the fastest on recent figures. Figures have risen three straight races.

Pace: Prince of Del Mar shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest.

1. 10 Christel CleanRosario J · Sadler John W 28%win est.
2. 4 Rosa ParksRispoli U · D'Amato Philip 20%win est.
3. 5 Grand Slam SmileHernandez J J · McCarthy Sean 12%win est.

Why Christel Clean: Among the fastest on recent figures. Figures have risen three straight races.

Value play7 No Cap 10% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Proven on the surface.

Pace: Plenty of early speed with Still Unwritten, Liberation and No Cap, so the pace should be contested. That sets up for a closer such as Wink and a Grin.

1. 4 NamaronJaramillo E · Sadler John W 39%win est.
2. 5 Charlie's to BlameAyuso A · Eurton Peter 26%win est.
3. 1 MaazRispoli U · McCarthy Michael W 10%win est.

Why Namaron: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Closer who should get a fast pace to run at.

Value play1 Maaz 10% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures have risen three straight races. Closer who should get a fast pace to run at.

Pace: Plenty of early speed with Captain Choochies, Packs a Wahlop and Momad, so the pace should be contested. That sets up for a closer such as Namaron. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.