The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, January 2, 2026. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the latest news and tips on wagers for weekend Horse Racing at Santa Anita and other Southern California tracks in your inbox. Subscribe here.     Related Articles Horse racing column: Californians had Eclipse Award-caliber runs in 2025 Horse racing notes: Explora returns as Santa Anita resumes after rain Santa Anita racing rained out Wednesday and Thursday Santa Anita consensus picks for Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 Mirco Demuro rides Gas Me Up to Santa Anita win, denying Flavien Prat and Sumter ...read more read less