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 Saturday, January 4 article, Jeff Siegel shares everything you need to know for the racing card for Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 4: Post: 1:02 PT
Top Selection/Prime Play: 1-Annie’s Joy

Forecast: Annie’s Joy was no match when a sharp runner-up to loose-on-the-lead Rashmi – who returned to finish an excellent fourth in the infinitely tougher American Oaks-G1 – and has nothing even remotely that good to worry about today in this starter’s allowance turf miler for fillies and mares. Solid on numbers and with the benefit of her rail draw that ensures a ground-saving, pace-pressing trip, the Mark Glatt-trained daughter of Kitten’s Joy shows a healthy work pattern and looks primed for a career top effort. She’s won over this course and distance, and Mike Smith knows her well. 

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Santa Anita Race 10: Post: 4:14 PT
Main Ticket: 5-Call Me Harry

Forecast: New York shipper Call Me Harry is a veteran gelding with recent form and speed figures that make him a major player on this circuit and perhaps a reasonable gamble at 7/2 on the morning line. The son of Street Sense employs a good stalking style that should keep him free of trouble. You know it’s a “go” – the ship and win added money is quite valuable – so we’re expecting a peak performance from this genuine and consistent middle-distance turf specialist.