Mar/100
Santa Anita Pick 6 – March 14th
Sunday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes the $55k Clockers’ Corner Handicap for fillies and mares traveling six and one-half furlongs on the turf. Sweeter Still is the tepid 7-2 morning line favorite. She has not been seen in 293-days but is training well for her comeback. Sunny skies are expected with a high temperature of 73. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
Pick 6 blog has been growing in popularity on a daily basis, and I would like to thank everyone for making this site a success. I will continue to feature the Southern California Pick 6, along with select carryovers from across the country.
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Sunday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 6.
Possible Singles: Brookie Girl (5th race), Bettingonthefly (7th race), Czechers (8th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Sunday, March 14, 2010
Santa Anita Race 4 (MSW, 3yo, 8T) I liked #3 Body Builder (8-1) last time, and he was an okay 5th at 11-1 that day. Speed ratings continue to climb, and Canani has him fresh and ready to roll today. Nice move on March 10th. #8 Royal F J (3-1) has landed the place in four straight, and he ran into a nice animal (Line of David) in latest outing. #4 Hockley (5-2) is starting to look like an underneath key after hitting the board in all five special weight outings.
Santa Anita Race 5 (Str-Alw f&m 4up, 6f) #4 Brookie Girl (5-2) could not have been more impressive in maiden claiming tally last out, and barn 24% with recent grads trying winners for first time. Stalking trip expected. #3 Past Curfew (2-1) earned her best fig to date in a solid local show finish, and winner came back to score again. Sharp NoCal outfit excels 3rd off the shelf, and lone win was at this course/distance.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Alw-1x, f&m 4up, 8T) #7 Madel (8-1) owns an ascending speed fig pattern. Graduated down the dip in Jan., and she was a solid 3rd in a synthetic route last time. Like this profitable barn. #11 Medaglia D’amour (4-1) smoked maidens at this course/distance off the shelf last time. Rosario strings along and must work out a trip from disadvantageous post. #8 Warren’s Appeal (9-2) found nine panels a bit out of her comfort range last time. Mile specialist should revert to stalking tactics today. #9 Turning Top (10-1) flopped in an off the turf event last time, and her bad effort was not unexpected as she failed to fire in other two synthetic starts too. Back on preferred footing and attracts Gomez. Rates a longshot look.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Mcl-32k, 3yo, 6.5f) #2 Bettingonthefly (3-1) sports the best overall late pace figs and will be flying late. Added ½ furlong can only help, and graduation day may have arrived. #4 Saarface (7-2) earned vastly improved pace figs 2nd time out, but that was over eight months ago. Dons the hood and dips into a maiden claimer for O’Neill. Gomez up.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Clockers’ Corner Hcp, f&m 4up, 6.5T) Not much pace for a race of this quality, and #8 Czechers (4-1) appears poised for a turnback smasher. Earned strong pace figs versus Tuscan Evening at a flat mile last time. Ran a big hillside race on Jan 3rd, and Bejarano hops aboard the prominent throughout factor. #3 Empressive Lady (12-1) wanted no part of a route last time, and she blew the break down the dip before that. Reunites with Espinoza and is a stalk and pounce rebound threat for Mullins. Barn also has #10 Sweeter Still (7-2), and the latter is training well for this. Broke maiden off the shelf in a hillside affair.
Santa Anita Race 9 (Mcl-32k, 3yo, 8.5f) I have liked #9 My Friend Bernie (6-1) more than once, and his speed ratings continue to climb. Latest route best effort to date, and a stalking trip is anticipated. #11 Tale of the Bat (10-1) finished an even 5th in sprint bow. He’s not a proven loser and has plenty of upside in a wide open heat. Working well for solid connections. #3 Ready For A Change (7-2) is tagged for the first time and receives a rider upgrade to Bejarano. Seemingly fits well in here.
Sunday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 3-4-8/4/7-11/2/3-8-10/9-11 ($72)
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Santa Anita Pick 6 – March 13th
Saturday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes a pair of graded events. First up is the Grade 1 Santa Margarita, and Zenyatta packs on the pounds (127) in her seasonal bow and Apple Blossom tune-up. Two races later, 3yo’s take center stage in the Grade 2 San Felipe. Five logical contenders in the seven horse field. Sidney’s Candy is the one to catch, and American Lion and Caracortado will be tracking intently. Interactif and Dave In Dixie are the ones to fear late in a deep and contentious prep for the Santa Anita Derby. Partly cloudy are expected with a high temperature of 67. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Saturday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 6.
Possible Singles: My Man Sumo (6th race), Zenyatta (7th race), Top Feeling (8th race), Hit The Brix (10th race)
Zenyatta tries to run her record to 15 wins from as many starts in Saturday's Grade 1 Santa Margarita at Santa Anita Park (photo by Eclipse Sportswire).
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Saturday, March 13, 2010
Santa Anita Race 5 (OC-62.5/2x, 4up, 8.5f) #6 Mr. Big (6-1) was training well for his comeback on Feb 10th, and he finished with interest after a slow beginning from the rail that day. Four solid drills since, and Baffert excels 2nd off the shelf. Barn also has #8 Viscount (4-1), and he will appreciate a return to the optional claiming ranks. #9 Massone (7-2) frequently settles for minor placings, but he has tackled stakes foes in 9 of last 10. Lone optional claiming start in that timeframe resulted in a sharp turf tally. Bejarano had options but ends up here, and he has no problem with synthetic ground. #1 One Track Mind (8-1) is training well for this and might get brave if able to sneak away early.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Clm-10k, 4up, 6f) #1 My Man Sumo (3-1) cuts back and switches surfaces, and Mullins excels with this type of class tumbler. Bejarano sees fit the ride. #10 A Royal Tizzy (7-2) projects an outside speed trip, and the sharp gelding could easily make it three straight. #8 White Lace Jimmy (6-1) has not been seen in 7+ months, but he has quality connections in his corner and is a capable late running sprinter.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Grade 1 Santa Margarita Hcp, f&m 4up, 9f) All eyes on #8 Zenyatta (1-9) in this spot. She uncorked a big work on March 5th to signal her eagerness to return to action. She will not be fully cranked for her Apple Blossom prep, but she does not have to be either. She should cruise past this crew in the late stages. #1 Dance To My Tune (50-1) is winless in thirteen turf tries, and I have been waiting for her to flee that footing. Too bad she runs into Zenyatta, but she’s as good as the others and could complete a decent exacta payoff. Note that she has banked over $300k on synthetic ground.
Santa Anita Race 8 (OC-25/1x, CA-bred 4up, 8T) #6 Top Feeling (5-1) looms large in his current form. Was headed in an off the turf affair last time, and his previous outing resulted in a 4-length turf tally. Stalking type retains top jock. #5 Renegade Storm (7-2) graduated at this course/distance, but he has lost six straight since. Late running purse nibbler will get up one of these days. #2 Thorondor (6-1) has not been seen in over a year, and Vienna does fine work with this type of returnee. Will take them as far as he can.
Santa Anita Race 9 (Grade 2 San Felipe, 3yo, 8.5f) I am looking for #4 American Lion (4-1) to turn the tables on #7 Caracortado (5-2). The former was too fresh chasing Tiz Chrome in the Lewis. He was coming off the shelf and making his route bow that day, and he did all of the pace dirty work in a better than appears effort. Should move forward (blinkers on) and get first run trip if able to relax behind quality speedster #5 Sidney’s Candy (3-1). If my top wastes too much early energy again, than Caracortado can keep his perfect record intact. The professional Cal-bred is 2 for 2 at this course and distance. Sidney’s Candy flashed juvenile promise, and he looked great in 7f San Vicente last time. Bred to route and has the raw talent to wire these. #2 Interactif (4-1) is a talented turf performer trying synthetic for the first time. Owns running style versatility and attracts Bejarano. #6 Dave In Dixie (3-1) sucked up for the place in needed Lewis return. Needs pace help and can move up, but he’s still eligible for an entry level affair.
Santa Anita Race 10 (Clm-12.5/2L, f&m 4up, 6f) #2 Hit The Brix (7-2) graduated right out of the box in a maiden claimer across town. She has faced starter allowance foes in a pair of starts since, and she went down the dip last time. Back in for a tag and top jock strings along. #9 Tribul Witch (8-1) ran into a sharp foe (Stash) for $25k last time. Has never raced this low and connections easy to like.
Saturday Pick 6 Tickets
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Santa Anita Pick 6 – March 12th
Friday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes three downhill sprints. The allowance feature will be run at a flat mile over the Pro-Ride surface, and Aggie Engineer looms the controlling speed against four rivals. Partly cloudy are expected with a high temperature of 72. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Friday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 5.
Possible Singles: Brayden Buddy (4th race), Aggie Engineer (7th race), One Man’s Delight (8th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Friday, March 12, 2010
Santa Anita Race 3 (Clm-50k, 3yo fil, 6.5T) #3 Roman Charity (6-1) missed by a nose versus similar course/distance foes on Feb 13th. No threat versus optional claimers last time, but she was 26-1 and did not figure to fire that day. Back in a realistic spot and will be finishing. #5 Paleo (7-2) has never raced this low. She turns back, switches surfaces, and attracts Bejarano. Lone win in an overseas turf sprint. #6 Fair Chase (3-1) owns fine early-pressing versatility and prefers the sprint game. Tries turf for quality outfit.
Santa Anita Race 4 (Mcl-25k, 4up, 6.5f) #7 Brayden Buddy (8-5) is slowly improving for Cerin, and Bejarano is 2 for 4 with barn recently. Sports the best pace/speed ratings and looms a short priced winner. #3 Warring Heart (9-5) is out of a deadly first time maiden claiming outfit. Returns from an 11+ month hiatus.
Santa Anita Race 5 (Clm-8k, 4up, 6f) #8 Cape Town King (9-2) dueled through quick splits and held the show in much needed NoCal return. 2-time local winner typically fires 2nd time back and projects an outside tracking trip. #3 Scottish Diamond (5-2) is a consistent early-pressing gelding, and barn excels with this type of dropper. #9 Figeac (6-1) has found his niche in these cheap claimers. In fine form and owns positional speed.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Clm-25k, f&m 4up, 6.5T) #1 Higher Incentive (5-1) won down the dip under today’s jock Bejarano in Oct., and she went route to sprint that day as well. #4 Life By R R (2-1) was making her 3rd start in 18-days while scurrying up the ladder in a $50k show finish last time. Down in class with better spacing, and she owns a turf sprint win.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Alw-56k, 4up, 8f) #3 Aggie Engineer (7-5) enjoys the Pro-Ride surface and looms the controlling speed in a compact field. #1 Sir Al (4-1) hails from a sharp NoCal outfit and is capable of pouncing on a slow pace.
Santa Anita Race 8 (MSW, CA-bred 3up, 6.5T) #9 One Man’s Delight (3-1) is back with state bred friends after dueling and finishing 4th in the open synthetic sprint ranks. Speed ratings continue to climb, and he was a solid 4th in a productive downhill sprint earlier in the meet. #7 Mr Tokyo (8-1) hails from a sharp layoff barn and Gomez strings along. Tab for improvement. #8 Romance Is Family (5-1) ran into subsequent graded winner Alphie’s Bet last time. Reportedly a first time gelding, and Bejarano hops aboard.
Friday Pick 6 Tickets
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$81,826 Santa Anita Pick 6 – March 11th
Thursday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes two grass races and features a carryover of more than $81k. The synthetic sprint feature figures to be run at a rapid pace, and classy route to sprint runner Domonation could be the one to pick up the pieces. Sunny skies are expected with a high temperature of 70. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Competitive. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Thursday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 7.
Possible Singles: Raging Wit (6th race), Sweet Patricia (8th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Thursday, March 11, 2010
Santa Anita Race 3 (Mcl-32k, 3yo fil, 5f) Wide open maiden claiming sprint to kick off the carryover festivities. #10 Stormy Linda (4-1) is a $45k Keeneland sales grad with a productive and profitable jockey-trainer team in her corner. Nice gate move on Feb 17th. #9 Warrens Royal Lady (9-2) has the experience edge but has yet to find a running style. Maybe her new jock can figure her out. #6 Hot Nurse (12-1) and #8 Massive Reaction (9-2) have shown some morning ability, and we shall see if that translates to afternoon results.
Santa Anita Race 4 (Clm-40k, f&m 4up, 6.5T) #3 Alpine Yodel (5-1) has that good route speed that works so well down the dip. Back in for a tag and could sit right stalking trip. #5 Royal Taat (5-2) is out of the turf stakes ranks. She used to win races and will be finishing fast. #2 Stash (3-1) exits sharp synthetic sprint wire job, and magic Mike has her now. Expect aggressive handling under Tyler Baze. Speedy miss on the board in 3 of 4 turf sprint starts. #6 Carnival Queen is 1 for 19 on turf, and #7 Dash Dot Dash is winless in 8 turf tries, so I’ll try to beat that duo on the win end.
Santa Anita Race 5 (MSW, 3yo fil, 6f) #6 Saltendipity (3-1) landed place in both outings but ran better in bow. Might be best with a target to chase. #8 Rebecca (5-2) is working like she means business for her bow for a profitable debut special weight outfit.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Alw-1x, 3yo, 8T) #2 Raging Wit (5-2) looms the class play in here. Was run off his feet by Sidney’s Candy last time. Faced quality stakes foes in both turf outings, and he made a move and flattened out each time. Expect Gomez to bide his time in this spot. #3 Majestic Afleet (3-1) finished a troubled 4th in lone turf try over the downhill course. Attracts solid turf jock and worked well the other day. The rail post has been poison (1 for 47) at a flat mile on the grass, and morning line fav Line of David will break from the hedge today. Donned the hood and stole latest, and I am expecting him to get some pace pressure today.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Alw-1x, 3yo, 6.5f) #7 Quiet Invader (6-1) made a middle move before getting trounced by Sidney’s Candy last time. I liked him that day, along with Raging Wit (see 6th race), and maybe one or both can make amends today. Probably stalks a fast pace today. #5 Domonation (7-2) is best as a late running sprinter, and he gets plenty of heat in the paper race. Has a touch of class as he faced stakes foes in last three. It is usually a good sign when a returnee pops up with a career top in his 3yo bow, and such was the case with #4 Lions Story (9-2). Figures to stalk the pace for top connections. #2 Hurricane Ike (9-2) fired big shots in both non-graded outings. Another contender in a competitive affair.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Mcl-32k, 3yo fil, 5f) An above par pace seems likely in the finale. #5 Sweet Patricia (3-1) went to the lead in Del Mar bow, but pace was not super quick, and I am looking for a stalking trip in her return for a razor sharp layoff/2nd timer barn. Took some action in aforementioned bow, and winner came back to score. Not much to topple. In a tough sequence, I will single her on both tickets and take my chances.
Thursday Pick 6 Tickets
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Santa Anita Pick 6 – March 10th
Wednesday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes three grass races and a stakes quality synthetic sprint. In the latter event, Free Flying Soul, 3rd in the Grade 1 Santa Monica on Jan 31st, will try to hold off Sunshine Millions winner Quisisana. Partly cloudy and windy conditions are expected with a high temperature of 66. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Wednesday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 5.
Possible Singles: Free Flying Soul (4th race), Pink Blossom (6th race), L’Enchanteresse (8th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Santa Anita Race 3 (Clm-25k, 4up, 8T) #6 Mind The Minister (4-1) ran a better than expected 2nd in a local synthetic route last time. Both wins on turf and owns running style versatility. #3 Cavanal (5-2) lacks a winning spirit, but that seems to be the case with many of these. Consistent finisher owns the numbers to down this crew. #4 Nitro Active (9-2) drops to lowest level and hails from a sharp blinkers off outfit. Lone turf win at this flat mile distance. #1 Polonius (4-1) is a pace player at the very least, but the rail post (1 for 46) has been dreadful in flat mile turf races.
Santa Anita Race 4 (Alw-53k, f&m 4up, 6f) #5 Free Flying Soul (8-5) battled on pace and finished 3rd in a 7f grade one last time, and place finisher Proviso came back to beat the boys in the grassy Kilroe (G1). This is her fav oval, and class/speed a deadly combo, especially controlling pace at a speed friendly distance. Working well for this. #2 Quisisana (5-2) has never been better and will be tracking my top from the outset. She is 3 for 3 at this distance and goes for the hat trick today.
Santa Anita Race 5 (MSW, CA-bred 3up, 8T) #5 Excess Power (5-1) broke 10th and ended up an even 5th of 14 in local synthetic sprint bow. In Excess is a fine grass sire, and Rosario sticks with the improvement candidate. #3 Unusually Sound (5-2) rallied for the place from an outer post in local course/distance bow, and show finisher came back to score. Barn solid with 2nd timers, and the gelded son of Unusual Heat is a contender right back. #7 Bud I Crushed It (7-2) ran into the likes of subsequent graded winners Alphie’s Bet and Caracortado in his last pair. Barn excels with this type of layoff runner, and he looms a prominent throughout player. #8 Teafatiller (4-1) was nosed out of the show in same race Unusually Sound exits, and that was his first start since Dec ’08. Every right to move up today.
Santa Anita Race 6 (OC-80/1x, 3yo fil, 6f) #4 Pink Blossom (5-2) earned strong pace figs in 7f bow, and she did all of the dirty work in a dueling place finish in first start versus winners. Speed strong at this distance recently, and look out if she shakes loose early. #3 Haggai (4-1) exits a productive downhill stakes affair, and her best race was a sharp win in local synthetic bow. Has hot connections in her corner and should go better on surface switch 3rd off the shelf. #2 Hopeful Union (3-1) was a professional stalking winner at first asking and has plenty of upside. Barn does well with recent graduates trying winners for first time.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Clm-50k, 4up, 6.5T) #1 Ron Bob And Dave (9-2) owns fine early-pressing speed and has been part of exacta in all four downhill tries. Bejarano hops aboard as Talamo opts for returnee #2 Hewitts (6-1). The latter went all the way in a downhill sprint (Jan ’09) under today’s pilot, and he’s working well for this. #7 Noblety (7-2) is a must use because his tactical speed frequently puts him in a position to win, and note that he has tallied in 3 of last 4. Enjoys the hillside course.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Mcl-32k, 3yo fil, 8f) #4 L’Enchanteresse (6-5) was right on the winning par for this in turf route place finish last time. Surface switching special weight dropper dons the hood and should be forwardly placed for quality connections. Does not meet much. #1 This Time Baby (4-1) continues to slowly improve, and she split the field in a local route last time. Rail post strong at this distance, and I would not be surprised if she was aggressively handled in this spot.
Wednesday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 3-6/5/3-5-7-8/4/1-2-7/1-4 ($96)
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$207,271 Santa Anita Pick 6 Carryover – March 7th
Sunday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes a pair of downhill sprints and features a pick six carryover of more than $200k. The projected pool should exceed a cool million! The recent programs have been competitive, and the Sunday card is no exception. There is a 30% chance of AM showers with a high temperature of 68. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Competitive. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Sunday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 7.
Possible Singles: Red Sun (4th race), She’s Here Now (6th race), Prarie Falcon (9th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Sunday, March 6, 2010
Santa Anita Race 4 (OC-62.5/1x, 4up, 6.5T) Mott finally broke through with a win yesterday, and he has #5 Calimonco (12-1) in the opening leg of the pick six. Finished a close-up 3rd at this course/distance on Jan 9th, and there is plenty of pace in the paper race to set up his stretch kick. Gomez strings along. #6 Coronet of a Baron (5-1) receives a rider upgrade to Rosario, and the $550k purchase finished 3rd in the BC Juvenile Turf, so he can handle the weeds. Best around one turn and earned triple digit late pace figs in last three. #4 Red Sun (9-5) opted out of yesterday’s Grade 1 Kilroe in favor of this easier hillside spot. He’s 2 for 2 down the dip and should make presence felt throughout. Could easily make it four straight. #10 Guns On The Table (8-1) is graded placed on the downhill course. Working well for recently hot Garcia/Baffert team.
Santa Anita Race 5 (Clm-12.5/2L, 4up, 8.5f) #1 Country Tough (9-2) returns to a preferred synthetic route and reunites with winning pilot Gomez. Only two good efforts here, and he’ll be finishing at a hint of a price. #8 Marquet Rebel (4-1) hails from a cold barn, but he exits a fast race for the level and does well routing. #3 Phantom Strike (4-1) stretches out off the shelf for high % outfit (22% blinkers off), and he sports a bullet for this. Bejarano hops aboard as well.
Santa Anita Race 6 (MSW, 3yo fil, 6f) #1 She’s Here Now (4-1) might have been a tad short in local bow as she set the pace and weakened to 4th. Barn excels with 2nd timers, and the $170k Keeneland sales grad sports three solid local drills for this. #9 Misinjennuous (4-1) was necked as the heavy fav in Del Mar bow. Works solid enough for 1st start in 7+ months, and she has the 38% Bejarano/Sadler team in her corner. #11 Appealing Afare (3-1) rallied to finish a solid 2nd in local 7-2 bow. Garcia/Baffert on a roll together recently, and barn does fine work with 2nd timers.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Joe Hernandez, 4up, 6.5T) Pace should be honest with half the field boasting early-pressing credentials. #4 Gallant Son (12-1) hates synthetic ground, so toss his six plastic races and you’re left with five wins and a 2nd from seven outings. Placed in a local graded turf route on opening day under today’s jock Mike Smith, and he could finish full of run down the dip. #7 Dance With Gable (3-1) is 2 for 2 over the hillside course, and I liked his finishing kick stalking the pace last time. Projects a similar trip today. #1 Victor’s Cry (9-2) closed with a rush off the shelf at this course and distance last time. Continues to train forwardly and will be rolling from behind once again.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Clm-25/2L, 4up, 6f) Numerous suspect speedsters could set things up for a patient runner. #1 Stray Cat (5-1) is back in for a tag and switches surfaces for Headley. Broke maiden in a local Pro-Ride sprint, and he’ll be finishing under new pilot Mike Smith. Typically not a bullet worker, so you have to like the looks of his energetic local move on March 1st. #5 Kanan Dume (8-1) drops, switches surfaces, and turns back for the productive Espinoza/Mandella team. He can fire a fresh shot.
Santa Anita Race 9 (Mcl-25k, 4up, 6f) Headley seems primed for a productive day, and he sends over special weight dropper #10 Prarie Falcon (8-1) in the finale. Continues to impress in morning activity and should make presence felt throughout at this level. #4 Best Plan (8-1) finished an even 5th in much needed return. Bejarano is 2 for 2 with Marty Jones recently, and the 5yo gelding almost has to improve. #6 Delago (4-1) could not get out of his own way in a troubled extended sprint journey from post 11 last time. Dons the hood and deserves another chance.
Sunday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 4/1-3-8/1/1-4-7/1-5/4-6-10 ($108)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 4-5-6-10/1-3-8/1-9-11/1-4-7/1-5/10 ($432)
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Mar/105
Santa Anita Pick 6 – Big Cap Day
Saturday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes four graded races. The feature event is the Grade 1 Big Cap, and it could turn into a match race between classy turfer Loup Breton and talented distaffer St Trinians. There is a 60% chance of showers with a high temperature of 62. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Competitive. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Saturday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 7.
Possible Singles: Setsuko (7th race), Proviso (9th race), Loup Breton (10th race)
St Trinians goes for her 5th straight win as she faces the boys in Saturday's Grade 1 Big Cap at Santa Anita (photo by Eclipse Sportswire)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Saturday, March 6, 2010
Santa Anita Race 6 (Pasadena Stakes, 3yo, 8T) #10 High Success (8-1) has been part of exacta in all 5 synthetic sprints and goes for a four-bagger today. Bred well enough to handle sod and will be finishing. #3 Macias (9-5) has won 2 straight over the local weeds, and note that he has scored twice on synthetic should this race be transferred. Stalking trip likely for the Baffert trainee. #4 Alfarabi (3-1) had his speed fig dip in a turf win last time, and he finished less than a length behind Macias before that. #7 Make Music For Me (9-2) is a maiden with a bankroll of more than $200k. Three graded placings on synthetic last year, and barn enjoying fine meet. Barba 22% first turf and 40% blinkers on, and sire 17% first grass.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Grade 3 Sham, 3yo, 9f) #7 Setsuko (7-2) rallied for place on weeds last time, but he’s better on synthetic. Earned triple digit late pace figs in last four all-weather starts, and Bejarano chose him over #9 Nextdoorneighbor (3-1). The latter looked good in local synthetic route maiden breaker. Should continue to progress and looms a factor in stakes bow.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Grade 1 Santa Anita Oaks, 3yo fil, 8.5f) I have been keeping an eye on #7 Cozi Rosie (5-1), and this is a good spot to get some value on the improving router. She is 2 for 2 at this course/distance, and the long winded sort probably wants more ground than this. Sadler trainee will be finishing under regular pilot Mike Smith. #5 Blind Luck (1-2) is an obvious class play with three grade one route wins under her belt. Overcame a tepid pace to get up at a flat mile last time, and she will have to run better to beat my top.
Santa Anita Race 9 (Grade 1 Kilroe Mile, 4up, 8T) #8 Proviso (8-1) was competitive versus the like of Goldikova and won five times in overseas grass events. Been on a synthetic stakes diet since arriving in the US, and I thought she ran great behind a tepid pace last time. #2 Blue Chagall (4-1) disappointed as the fav versus similar last time, but I’ll toss that effort as he never seemed to find his groove. Both ’09 turf wins from today’s rail post, and the Canani runner is capable of showing much more. #5 Ever A Friend (3-1) is 3 for 3 over the local weeds, and he won the ’08 renewal of this event. Fragile 7yo consistently runs his early-pressing race. #9 Fluke (7-2) beat Ever a Friend in the Grade 1 Citation when last seen across town. I have always liked #7 Monzante (8-1), and I have to give him a longshot stretch look for Gomez/Mitchell. Handles any footing. #6 Red Alert Day (20-1) was a nose shy of Monzante on Jan 14th, and Bejarano strings along.
Santa Anita Race 10 (Grade 1 Santa Anita Hcp, 4up, 10f) Most of these simply are not ten furlong horses and/or grade one material. #6 Loup Breton (4-1) exudes turf class, and he could easily inhale these if able to handle synthetic footing. Has been working over the Pro-Ride surface since Nov. ’09, and I am looking for another big effort under Gomez. Canani is a profitable 25% all-weather trainer, and I’ll trust the veteran conditioner on the surface switch. #2 St Trinians (7-2) has cruised in all four US starts, and she’s an obvious threat if able to navigate ten furlongs. She’s 3 for 3 over Pro-Ride footing and meets a mostly suspect group of older males.
Santa Anita Race 11 (Clm-12/5/2L, 4up, 6f) #12 Hasty Trend (8-1) has never raced this low, and I find it interesting that Bejarano takes the call. In six starts together, the jockey-trainer comb have produced two wins and five top three finishes. #1 Crash Landing (4-1) has been rotating between outer and inner posts recently, and he’s back on the rail today. Versatile sort has been flashing speed recently. #10 Hovig (7-2) drops and switches surfaces for 26% layoff trainer Mike Mitchell. One of many with speed, and I would not be shocked if one jumped out and wired the field.
Saturday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 3-4-7-10/7/5-7/8/2-6/1-10-12 ($96)
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Mar/102
$332,613 Santa Anita Pick 6 Carryover – March 5th
Friday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes a pair of downhill sprints and features a carryover of more than $300k. The pool should easily exceed a million dollars, and the sequence looks tough to hit. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a high temperature of 68. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Competitive. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Friday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 7.5.
Possible Singles: Simply Put (3rd race), Warrens Summergold (4th race), Sonofablur (8th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Friday, March 5, 2010
Santa Anita Race 3 (Mcl-25k, f&m 4up, 5f) #2 Devil’s Mate (4-1) debuts for the crafty Janet Armstrong, and she is working well for this. Barn a profitable 16% with firsters, and the $145k purchase could easily be a runner. #5 Simply Put (9-5) returns for the recently hot Sadler barn, and Bejarano rode her well 2nd time out. Works say she’s ready to roll off an 8+ month rest. #9 Humble Maggie Go (8-1) finished a respectable 3rd of 9 in local bow, and she could move forward for 26% 2nd timer outfit.
Santa Anita Race 4 (Str-Alw, 4up, 6.5T) #8 Proud Hillbilly (5-1) is out of a 29% first grass barn and receives a rider upgrade to Gomez. Nothing wrong with outside stalkers down the dip. #4 Warrens Summergold (5-1) was in the photo in both synthetic sprint outings, and he earned above par speed rating last time. Bred well enough for sod and projects a stalking trip under hustling apprentice Santiago Reyes. #7 Full On (7-2) was part of a four way photo versus similar Pro-Ride foes last time. Likes to battle on the pace and might take to aggressive handling. Dam has tossed a turf winner.
Santa Anita Race 5 (MSW, 3yo, 8.5f) #8 Spring Forth (8-1) earned triple digit late pace fig after blowing the break in sprint bow. Barn 20% first lasix, and 20% route jock Rosario hops aboard. Bred to route and could move up big time. #6 Saw Perfection (4-1) has flashed talent on the weeds for recently hot Mandella barn. Gomez ends up here, and he’s a prominent throughout threat on the surface switch. Blinkers on. #13 Stephen’s Got Hope (6-1) experienced a troubled journey off the O’Neill claim last time. Bred to love a route of ground and deserves another chance to strut his stuff around two turns.
Santa Anita Race 6 (OC-25/1x, CA-bred 4up, 6f) I liked #7 Spirit of Cochise (7-2) last time, and he ran well to garner the place under his fav pilot Rosario. He’s best at six panels. #1 Scofield Barracks (6-1) got up by ahead off the shelf last time, and he gets pace to chase in this spot. Working well for this and is a stretch player if able to avoid a regression. #5 Spot The Diplomat (4-1) was nabbed out of last by 28% claiming artist Jeff Mullins. Has been right there in six straight, but note that he is only 2 for 28 on synthetic.
Santa Anita Race 7 (OC-80/1x, 3yo fil, 6.5T) #8 Cash Queen Anna (5-1) sports competitive overseas class ratings, and she fired in all five turf sprint starts against full fields. Gomez hops aboard the live transplant. #3 Elusive Galaxy (5-2) ran well in all three turf sprint starts in Ireland. Weakened in last two flat mile stakes tries (Woodbine, Santa Anita), and the fresh miss turns back and is working well for this.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Mcl-32k, 3yo, 6.5f) #1 Sonofablur (7-2) was up for the show in his first start for a tag last time. O’Neill 22% blinkers off, and added ½ furlong helps. Bejarano a profitable 22% with this outfit, and he sports a bullet for this. #10 Summers At Delmar (2-1) is back in for a tag, and Canani is 44% with special weight droppers. Now or never time for the stretch runner.
Friday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 2/4/6-8-13/1-5-7/3-8/1-10 ($72)
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Mar/100
$82,042 Santa Anita Pick 6 Carryover – March 4th
Thursday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes three turf races (rail at 24 feet) and features a carryover of more than $82k. Sunny skies are expected with a high temperature of 66. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
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Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Thursday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 6.
Projected Pool: $500k
Possible Singles: Unusual Encounter (3rd race), Argenta (5th race), Self Insured (6th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Thursday, March 4, 2010
Santa Anita Race 3 (Str-Alw, 3yo, 8T) #4 Unusual Encounter (4-1) improved to break maiden over a route of ground last time, and Abrams is 22% with recent graduates trying winners for the first time. Sire 15% first turf, and he has the potential to move up on the surface switch. #2 Cookie Rules (12-1) is an interesting pedigree play. Roman Ruler is a 17% first turf sire, and dam has tossed two turf winners. Handles two turns and gets pace to chase.
Santa Anita Race 4 (Mcl-25k, f&m 4up, 8.5f) #6 Warrensmysterydice (6-1) has every right to move forward after finishing 5th of 9 in first start in over a year. Competent barn a solid 15% blinkers off, and Talamo strings along. #9 The Legal Blonde (5-2) has been competitive in the special weight ranks recently, and she handled NoCal synthetic last time. Shows up in a new barn and attracts Espinoza. Obvious late running threat at this level. #8 Jacky’s Skipping (9-2) finished a clear 2nd behind a runaway winner in first route attempt last time. Overdue barn 22% 3rd off the shelf, and she figures close to an expected tepid early pace under Tyler Baze. #4 Dame Camille (12-1) has some upside potential with only two starts under her belt. Hails from a profitable first route barn and could do some surprising in a wide open heat.
Santa Anita Race 5 (Clm-12.5/2L, f&m 4up, 8.5f) #8 Argenta (7-2) has early-pressing tendencies in a race that came up light on pace. Back in for a tag 2nd off the shelf and pulled off a wire job in lone Pro-Ride route outing. Blinkers back on. #10 Lucy Got Lucky (5-2) rolled to an easy tally in local synthetic route maiden breaker on Feb 10th, and Canani is 30% with recent graduates trying winners for the initial time. Figures to track a slow pace once again.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Clm-25k, 4up, 6.5T) #2 Self Insured (3-1) has been part of exacta in 3 straight and 8 of last 10. Has been doing all of his damage on synthetic recently, and he has captured 1 of 8 turf starts. Reunites with winning pilot Rosario and projects the right stalking trip. #6 De Car Guy (12-1) is a capable turf sprinter, and he landed the place in an Oct ’09 downhill claimer. 20% turf jock Gomez tries his hand. #10 Valid Mecke (7-2) finished an even 4th from the rail in much needed off the turf return, and he earned a quality speed rating that day. Last win was at this course/distance (Jan ’07).
Santa Anita Race 7 (OC-80/1x, 3yo fil, 8.5f) #1a Smart Seattle (7-2) finished a disappointing, even 4th (beaten fav) in turf return, and Motion is 20% 2nd off the shelf. Nostrilized in lone synthetic (stakes) try, and she’ll sit the right stalking trip if good enough. #7 Sister Dawn (5-2) looked good in professional 5.5f bow as the fav, and she’s bred to go at least this far. Bejarano sticks with the promising sort, and Sadler has been on a roll recently. #6 Harissa (3-1) was run down by the talented Cozi Rosie last time. New pilot Espinoza excels with early-pressing types.
Santa Anita Race 8 (MSW, CA-bred f&m 3up, 6.5T) #6 Team Builder (9-2) shows a solid six furlong drill (Feb 21st), and Gaines is 22% debut turf. Bred for weeds and could easily hit the ground running. #1 Streamline Baby (7-2) did not get the best draw for a firster, but Vienna is 30% first turf, and she deserves a look on trainer stats. Barn also has #12 Flying Suances (9-2), and she rates a gander if able to get in from AE list. Sire 33% first turf.
Thursday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 2-4/4-6-8-9/8/2/1-6-7/1-6 ($96)
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Santa Anita Pick 6 – March 3rd
Wednesday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes a pair of turf races (rail at 24 feet), beginning with a competitive entry level downhill event. The flat mile grass feature is also wide open, and the uncoupled Bruce Jackson pair (Skedee, Chasin Dreams) are worth a gander. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a high temperature of 67. My suggested tickets can be found at the bottom of this post following analysis.
Pick 6 blog has been growing in popularity on a daily basis, and I would like to thank everyone for making this site a success. I will continue to feature the Southern California Pick 6, along with select carryovers from across the country.
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Wednesday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 5.5.
Possible Singles: Neeko (5th race), Bulldogger (6th race), Streets of Heaven (8th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Santa Anita Race 3 (Alw-1x, f&m 4up, 6.5T) #1 Asanti (5-1) has been routing recently, and she landed place in lone turf outing (flat mile). She ran well in all five synthetic sprints and might take to the downhill course. #4 Rosey De Megeve (2-1) finished an even 4th in US bow, and winner returned to score. Sports the best overall class ratings and receives a rider upgrade to Talamo. Fresh miss shows a local turf bullet for profitable layoff outfit.
Santa Anita Race 4 (Mcl-40k, 3yo, 7f) Early-pressing types best at this extended sprint distance, and this maiden claimer is a pace puzzler. #5 Duke Of Aspen (2-1) turns back and switches surfaces 3rd off the shelf. Best effort was place finish at 7.5f in lone tagged outing. Bejarano 2 for 4 with barn recently. #4 Maybe Yes (3-1) flopped in a turf route last time. Earned quality speed rating in a show finish at this course/distance on Jan 23rd, and today’s pilot Gomez was aboard that day. #2 Letsgetitright (5-2) was headed 2nd time out off a layoff, and it was more than five back to the show finisher.
Santa Anita Race 5 (OC-80/1x, CA-bred 3yo fil, 7f) #7 Neeko (7-2) did not run her preferred early-pressing race off the shelf last time. In with state bred friends for the first time, and recently hot jock Gomez strings along. #3 Dinnr With Nikki C (4-1) is the only 3-time winner in the field, and she handles anything thrown at her (downhill turf, synthetic/dirt, routes/sprints). Stalking trip expected.
Santa Anita Race 6 (OC-80/1x, 3yo, 8f) #2 Mr. Saturdaynight (6-1) does his best work in local synthetic routes. Sharp stalking type scurries back up the ladder, and Espinoza is 38% with Sadler recently. Holding form based on rock solid local drill on Feb 26th. #5 Bulldogger (9-5) earned above par speed fig in romping debut at the Spa (slop). Working well here and could be any kind. Probably the one to catch under Gomez. #3 Indian Firewater (5-2) has lost five straight, and his last two synthetic route figs show vulnerability. I’ll try to beat the probable underlay.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Alw-3x, f&m 4up, 8T) #5 Chasin Dreams (8-1) gets speed to chase and is capable of producing triple digit late pace figs. Had 3-race win streak snapped at this course/distance last out. Attracts 22% turf jock Bejarano. Stablemate #1 Skedee (7-2) almost stole the hillside Wishing Well as my 20-1 value top last time. Seems best around two turns, and I like her early-pressing versatility. Rail post 1 for 42 at this flat mile turf distance. #3 Empressive Lady (6-1) figured to sit the perfect tracking trip in the Wishing Well, but she lost all chance after rearing at the start. Espinoza abandons for #7 Exquisite (9-2), but Gomez is an ample sub. Probably better sprinting but deserves another chance. Exquisite likes the grass course and can fire a fresh shot.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Clm-10k, 4up, 7f) #14 Streets of Heaven (7-2) ran better than expected in the $32k ranks last time. Always thought he preferred Hollywood, but he handles this oval and has been in decent form since Dec. #1 Figeac (4-1) matched winning par for this in two lifetime tally here last time. Rail post clicking at 15%, and today marks his 3rd start in 19 days. #9 Polish Quest (8-1) showed signs of life in even 4th off the shelf last out. Both wins here.
Wednesday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 1-4/2-4-5/3-7/5/1-3-5-7/14 ($96)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 1-4/2-4-5/7/2-5/1-3-5-7/1-9-14 ($288)
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