The article provides expert horse racing picks for Saturday, January 10, focusing on two key races at Santa Anita. In the Maiden Special Weight (Race 4), the top pick is #4 Romantic Ride, a Cal-bred who showed promise in his debut and is expected to excel on turf. Other notable contenders include first-time starter #9 Dark Omen, experienced speedster #5 Dr. Filkins, and turf-bred #2 Monsieur Big. The recommended bet is a $50 win on Romantic Ride.
For the 20k N1X Allowance (Race 10), the favorite is #2 King of Dragons, who has improved under trainer Peter Eurton and is expected to capitalize on a pace-heavy race with a strong late run. Other contenders include #4 Cali Cat, a versatile runner dropping in class, #12 Warm Sun and Brew, who benefits from a strong trainer-jockey combo despite a tough draw, and #1 Cullen J, who can leverage early speed. The advised wager is a $50 win on King of Dragons.
