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Santa Anita Free Handicapper Picks – April 26 Top Plays from Today’s Racing Digest

Santa Anita Free Handicapper Picks – April 26, 2025

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Today’s 11-race card at Santa Anita Park is primed for value, and Today’s Racing Digest delivers the data edge serious players rely on. With adjusted pace projections, FIRE and CPR figures, and pace shape modeling, it’s not a guessing game — it’s handicapping with confidence.

Digest users saw $41,061.50 in Quick Pick returns recently:

  • $21,906.20 in Pick 5s
  • $4,266.20 in Trifectas
  • $2,706.40 in Pick 3s
  • $2,182.20 in Doubles
  • $2,156.00 in Pick 6s
  • Plus: $2,949.40 in Exactas and $2,669.00 in Superfectas

That’s not hype. That’s the Digest difference.

Race 1 – Cuban Confusion (GB)

This Maiden event over a mile on the turf sets up with a moderate pace favoring stalkers. Cuban Confusion (GB) stands out with the best FIRE, CPR, and Fast Fig ratings and benefits from a top trainer (D’Amato 33% win rate). He retains strong closing ability against a field full of speed types likely to tire. Full turf pace visuals in the Complete Digest.

Main Threats: Broski (IRE), Mutaz

Race 2 – Positivity

Allowance Optional Claiming sprint with a slower than par pace. Positivity towers over this field with the highest CPR, FIRE, and Fast Fig numbers. Proven at this class level with a solid closing punch that suits today’s likely setup. His tactical edge and fitness make him a standout. View full pace projections in the Complete Digest.

Main Threats: Smooth Cruisein, Momad

Race 3 – Halo Uncle

In this Claiming sprint, a hot early pace should favor a strong closer like Halo Uncle. Class dropper from a high-percentage Bonde barn (26.7%), he owns excellent late pace figures and projects to get a perfect setup. Full race flow and figures available in the Complete Digest.

Main Threats: Harcyn, Carol’s Comic

Race 5 – Dandy Man Shines (IRE)

Downhill turf sprint setting up perfectly for tactical types. Dandy Man Shines (IRE) finished second last out and gets another setup that should allow him to pounce late off a fast pace. Mullins barn is hot (40%), and his style matches today’s projected flow. View turf sprint charts and pace maps in the Complete Digest.

Main Threats: We’re In Trouble, Elwood Blues

Race 10 – Canyahearmeknockin

A $16,000 claimer where Canyahearmeknockin comes off a decisive maiden win at today’s distance. Blacker’s barn is on fire (53%), and his pace projection gives him a clear tactical advantage. Full class shift notes and pace breakdowns in the Complete Digest.

Main Threats: White Mountain, Valentines Candy

Why the Digest Outperforms the Rest

  • Fast Figs: Class-plus-form ratings adjusted to today’s race
  • CPR Ratings: Realistic performance metrics for today’s conditions
  • FIRE Ratings: Pace projection system with start-to-finish timing
  • Fractional Charting: See who fits the likely shape of the race
  • Workout Intel: Only the Digest gives reliable clocker summaries

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