Santa Anita Picks Fri, Oct 16

1. 3 Ima Track StarRosario J · Yakteen Tim 35%win est.
2. 4 SinglemoreLeparoux J R · McLean Bill 29%win est.
3. 2 Southern MelodeeAyuso A · Mullins Jeff 16%win est.

Why Ima Track Star: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Barn does well with horses coming back in 31-60 days.

Pace: Singlemore and Southern Melodee figure to go after the lead together. A stalker like Ima Track Star could be the one to benefit.

1. 4 Scene by MeLezcano A · Glatt Mark 33%win est.
2. 7 AndtheomofthebraveVan Dyke D · Knapp Steve 19%win est.
3. 3 Victoria's RocketAyuso A · Hess R B Jr 18%win est.

Why Scene by Me: Among the fastest on recent figures. Barn does well with claimers.

Value play3 Victoria's Rocket 18% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Figures have risen three straight races.

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

1. 1 Dottie HinsonHernandez J J · Mathis Andy 36%win est.
2. 4 Cotta RideGonzalez R · Glatt Mark 21%win est.
3. 5 Dorie MillerAyuso A · Powell Leonard 13%win est.

Why Dottie Hinson: Figures moving forward. Pedigree suits the distance.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Cotta Ride may be the one sent to the front.

1. 4 CaissonAyuso A · Rheinford Mark 47%win est.
2. 6 DairagoRosario J · Hess R B Jr 26%win est.
3. 8 GrandisimoLezcano A · Cunningham Brian T 8%win est.

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

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Dairago may be the one sent to the front. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.

Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Fomo Joe, Oobubbakakayo

1. 5 Mystic MosesBaze T C · Miyadi Steven 34%win est.
2. 8 HungoverOrantes W R · Hanson Ryan 27%win est.
3. 6 He's Got FireVan Dyke D · Papaprodromou George 15%win est.

Why Mystic Moses: Among the fastest on recent figures. Looks like the lone early speed and can control the pace.

Pace: Mystic Moses looks like the lone speed and could control this on an easy lead. That is a dangerous setup on dirt.

1. 4 Wink and a GrinAyuso A · Gaines Carla 23%win est.
2. 8 Dea MatronaKimura K · Eurton Peter 19%win est.
3. 5 Daring PursuitBerrios Hector I · Blacker Dan 19%win est.

Why Wink and a Grin: Among the fastest on recent figures. Figures have risen three straight races.

Value play3 Roselee May 12% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures have risen three straight races. Takes a drop in class. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: Daring Pursuit 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.

1. 2 HarketteGonzalez R · Puype Mike 20%win est.
2. 8 Chachacha ChingPereira T J · Knapp Steve 20%win est.
3. 7 Thirsty CaitlinFranco W C · Alvarez Edwin G 10%win est.

Why Harkette: Among the fastest on recent figures. Quickest early horse in a dirt sprint.

Value play7 Thirsty Caitlin 10% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Proven on the surface.

Pace: Harkette shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. With 2 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 3 ColumnistKimura K · Yakteen Tim 24%win est.
2. 4 Chaotic NeutralOrantes W R · Puype Mike 21%win est.
3. 9 ZakielHernandez J J · Eurton Peter 18%win est.

Why Columnist: Among the fastest on recent figures. Barn does well with maiden special weights. Returns from a layoff.

Value play4 Chaotic Neutral 21% 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 Royal Rumor may be the one sent to the front. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position. With 2 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.