Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Santa Anita Park – Racing News and Analysis for February 13, 2026


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Today's card at Santa Anita Park features an 8-race program beginning at 12:30 PM PT. The day is headlined by a competitive mix of maiden special weights and high-level allowance optional claiming races, specifically in the second half of the card. The feature event is Race 7, a six-furlong dirt sprint for fillies and mares with a $70,000 purse.

Weather Forecast

Location: Arcadia The conditions for today are sunny with a high temperature of 70°F and a low of 48°F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation throughout the day and evening. Winds are expected from the southwest at 5 mph.

Track Bias

  • Dirt: Expect a fair surface, though horses with tactical speed often have an advantage in the shorter sprints (5.5f to 6f).
  • Turf: The rail is set at 30 feet today. This specific configuration typically favors horses that can secure a forward position early, as the temporary rail makes for a tighter course and a shorter run to the turn.

Race Notes

  • Safety Alerts: Multiple horses in Races 1, 5, and 7 are returning from recent veterinarian scratches (Jan 18th and Jan 24th). Their morning physicals and warm-ups should be monitored closely.
  • Surface Shifts: Keep an eye on Vron By You (Race 4), who finally gets to the turf after a series of off-the-turf scratches.
  • Trainer Intent: Bob Baffert's placement of Mawu (Race 7) in an allowance spot after scratching from a Grade 3 suggests a high level of confidence in her current form.

Key Contenders

The following horses represent the primary class of their respective fields:

  • Spun Not Stirred (Race 1): Dropping to the $10k level for the Eurton barn.
  • Nikolina (Race 2): D'Amato/Kimura turf sprint specialist.
  • Brandon's Girl (Race 3): Benefits from a tactical outside draw in a small field.
  • Lorenzo Bernini (Race 4): Top-tier jockey Florent Geroux takes the mount for a long-distance turf test.
  • Latitude (Race 6): A well-bred Sadler trainee positioned perfectly on the rail.
  • Mawu (Race 7): The standout performer of the day for the Baffert stable.
  • Robin Olds (Race 8): Highly regarded Cal-bred from the D'Amato stable.

Secondary Choices

Strong options for the exacta or podium finishes:

Longshots

Potential value plays that could upset the leaders:

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