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.
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: 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)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 2-5-9/4-7-8/6-8-13/1-5-7/3-8/1 ($324)
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Mar/100
Santa Anita Recap – March 4th
Chalky start to the Thursday program with Smokey Beau ($4) cruising for Leyva/Sadler.
Value Stream ($18.40) went last to first in the 2nd for Rosario/Drysdale.
Flat mile on the turf to kick off the pick six festivities, and Worth A Punt ($13.40) got up by a nose for Solis/Zucker.
My value top Warrensmysterydice ($17.60) posted a sharp stalk and pounce tally in the 4th for Talamo/Gutierrez.
Tyler Kaplan found the winners’ circle in his first mount aboard Soldier Betty ($7.60) in the 5th. Vladimir Cerin saddled the winner.
Crossing The Line ($8.80) went last to first in the hillside 6th for Bejarano/Sadler.
Ellafitz ($17.20) got loose in the optional claiming feature and held sway under Martin Garcia. Bob Baffert saddled the winner.
Wire job in the downhill finale as Blind Optimism ($12.60) scored by a 1/2 length for Espinoza/O’Neill.
Again, no perfect tickets, and the carryover pool has reached $332,613.
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.
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 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)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 4/4-6-8-9/8-10/2-6-10/1-6-7/1-6-12 ($432)
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Mar/100
Santa Anita Recap – March 3rd
Upset to begin the Wednesday card as Ava’s Charm ($21.60) tallied for Martin Garcia and David Hofmans.
Cenizo ($5.40) went all the way in the 2nd for Pedroza/Canani.
Down the dip to kick off the pick six, and Asanti ($7.80) was best by a head under Mike Smith. Paco Gonzalez was the winning conditioner.
Two straight after Maybe Yes ($7.20) scored a stalking win for Gomez/Fanning.
No dice in the 5th. Sandy Cheeks ($6.20) rallied to score for Quinonez/Abrams.
Could only manage the show in the 6th. Thomas Baines ($11) got up by a 1/2 length for Bejarano/O’Neill.
Flat mile turf feature went to You Life Me Up ($17.20). Joel Rosario booted home the Jerry Hollendorfer trainee.
Another upset to end the card as No Grande ($24) held sway for Cosme/Zamora. No perfect tickets, so Thursday’s pool has an $82k kick start.
Mar/100
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.
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Degree of Difficulty: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Wednesday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 5.5.
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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Mar/100
Santa Anita Recap – Feb 28th
Candy Arches ($6.20) came again to nab the Sunday opener for Flores/O’Neill.
Off the turf for the 2nd, and Jehan ($8.40) sat the right stalking trip under Gomez. Mike Mitchell was the winning conditioner.
Two in a row for Gomez. He guided Carava trainee Capt. Sparrow ($9.60) to a prominent throughout tally in the 3rd.
Off the turf to begin the pick six, and Richard Mandella first timer Sensational News ($8) got the job done under Gomez.
Key To The City ($15.60) won the 5th for Quinonez/Mulhall.
Sky Marni ($8.20) went last to first in the 6th for Berrio/Avila.
Haka ($5.60) necked my Big Ticket single Fund Raiser in the 7th. Bejarano booted home the Clement returnee.
The scratch of Red Sun meant less pace in the Crystal Water Hcp, and Compari ($4.60) took full advantage in a sharp wire job tally. Another winner for Gomez, and Marty Jones saddled the gelding.
First time starter Gray Zulu ($13.40) went all the way in the finale for Flores/Eurton.
Feb/100
Santa Anita Pick 6 – Feb 28th
Sunday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes the Crystal Water Handicap for state bred or sired 4yo’s and up traveling a flat mile on the turf. Rail setting is 15 feet, and there is plenty of pace in the paper race. Sunny 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: Moderate. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Sunday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 5.5.
Possible Singles: Swiss Currency (5th race), You Can Dream (6th race), Fund Raiser (7th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Sunday, February 28, 2010
Santa Anita Race 4 (MSW, 4up, 6.5f) #5 Sweet Maker (5-1) finished a solid 3rd in synthetic sprint bow, and place finisher came back to score. Better is expected 2nd time out. #6 Sensational News (6-1) is a $500k Keeneland sales grad with a pair of bullets. Gomez hops aboard the promising Mandella firster.
Santa Anita Race 5 (Mcl-40k, CA-bred 3yo, 8f) #6 Swiss Currency (3-1) returns for a 26% layoff barn and could flash speed under Pedroza. Reportedly a first time gelding. #5 Minister D’oro (7-2) rallied for show in 6.5f bow. Bred to route and could move forward for Gomez/Bell. #4 Diplo (5-2) ran out of ground in local extended sprint off the shelf last time. Added real estate could be just what the doctor ordered.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Clm-32k, 4yo fil, 6.5f) #1 You Can Dream (4-1) is sharp and owns fine early-pressing speed. New low profile trainer 38% first off the claim (8-race sample), and Espinoza strings along. #3 Victory Dancer (4-1) is now under the care of recently hot conditioner Bill Spawr. Hat trick within reach. #5 Sky Marni (7-2) nosed my top last time. Hails from a hot barn and will be finishing.
Santa Anita Race 7 (OC-40/1x, f&m 4up, 8.5f) #5 Fund Raiser (5-2) is a gem of consistency for Baffert. Ran well in a local route last time, and a stalking trip seems likely. #3 Madel (6-1) graduated down the dip last time, and she should get a route of ground based on late pace figs. #8 Haka (3-1) is a stakes placed filly returning for a 21% layoff barn. Bejarano sticks.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Crystal Water Hcp, CA-bred 4up, 8T) Five of the eight entrants like to run or or near the lead, so I’ll look for a patient type to get the job done. #3 Kalookan Storm (15-1) got no pace help on synthetic ground last time, but today should be a different story from a race shape perspective. He’s 2 for 2 over the local weeds, and all four turf wins at this distance. Talamo hops aboard the price player. #4 Swift Winds (12-1) landed place in needed downhill comeback. Barn 24% 2nd off the shelf, and he’s an odds beating stretch threat.
Santa Anita Race 9 (Mcl-32k, 3yo, 5.5f) #10 Chimu (4-1) broke slow, chased, and weakened in local bow. Dons the hood and Bejarano strings along. Tab for improvement. #11 Cape Finisterre (5-2) drops to lowest level and is an obvious early-pressing threat.
Sunday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 5-6/6/1/3-5-8/3-4/10-11 ($48)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 5-6/4-5-6/1-3-5/5/3-4/10-11 ($144)
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Feb/100
Santa Anita Pick 6 – Feb 27th
Saturday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes the Grade 3 Sham Stakes for 3yo’s traveling nine furlongs on the Pro-Ride surface. There is a 90% chance of rain with a high temperature of 62. Probably off the turf tomorrow, and hopefully they’ll be able to salvage the card. 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 Saturday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 6.
Possible Singles: One Man’s Delight (4th race), Ninth Infantry (6th race), Krakow Queen (9th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Saturday, February 27, 2010
Santa Anita Race 4 (MSW, CA-bred 3up, 6.5T) #1 One Man’s Delight (5-2) owns an ascending speed fig pattern. Looms a serious prominent throughout threat on any footing. #8 Dana Dynamo (4-1) returns for 17% layoff trainer Headley, and he’s firing bullets for this. #3 Warren’s Prancer (9-2) shows solid local works for career bow, and Bejarano takes the call for a sneaky barn.
Santa Anita Race 5 (Clm-12.5/2L, 4up, 8.5f) #6 Country Tough (9-2) does best work here, and he goes turf to synthetic and reunites with winning pilot Gomez. #1 Pacific Halo (6-1) stretches out 3rd off the shelf, and expect aggressive handling under Tyler Baze. Look out if he sneaks away early. #3 Phantom Strike (3-1) owns running style versatility and stretches out off the shelf. Bejarano hops aboard, and barn 22% blinkers off.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Str-Alw, 3yo fil, 6f) #7 Ninth Infantry (4-1) smartly broke maiden from off the pace on the drop last time, and her patient style should play well in this spot. #4 Shine’n Time (8-1) tallied nicely from post 12 here on Jan 6th, and barn is 22% with recent graduates trying winners for the first time. #8 Euro Gal (7-2) switches surfaces and reunites with winning pilot Bejarano.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Clm-25k, 4up, 8T) #7 Changing (6-1) hails from the recently hot Berrio/Avila team. Tallied in 2 of last 3 and is a threat or turf or synthetic. #2 Mind The Minister (6-1) woke up on synthetic last time, and he’s a dual surface threat in current form. #11 Grey Storm (8-1) failed to fire in a NoCal optional claimer last time. Handles any footing and seems realistically spotted.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Grade 3 Sham, 3yo, 9f) #5 Setsuko (3-1) 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 #10 Nextdoorneighbor (5-2). The latter looked good in local synthetic route maiden breaker. Should continue to progress and looms a factor in stakes bow.
Santa Anita Race 9 (Mcl-32k, 3yo fil, 5f) #1 Krakow Queen (3-1) dueled in local bow, and she earned quality pace figs that day. Every chance to move up 2nd time out. #5 Binky’s Sister (9-2) debuts for a profitable outfit, and she would not have to be much to compete here.
Saturday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 1-3-8/3-6/7/2-7-11/5-10/1 ($72)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 1/1-3-6/4-7-8/2-7-11/5-10/1-5 ($216)
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Feb/100
Santa Anita Recap – Feb 26th
Bejarano booted home chalky fav Part Time Luck ($3.60) in the Friday opener. Jerry Hollendorfer saddled the winner.
Chalky early double as Sidepocket Lou ($3.80) cruised in the 2nd for Amador/Periban.
Off to a fine start in the pick six with singleton Lullabytime ($4). Talamo booted home the grass winner for Jack Carava.
Half of the six pack was not enough as Ivory Fudge ($5) jumped up and bit me for Talamo/Sadler.
Made it out to see the 5th live, and my top On The Virg could not quite overcome the 30 foot rail setting in a clear place finish. Kris Silver ($7.60) looked the part in the paddock, and he was never headed under Mike Smith. Jeff Mullins was the winning conditioner.
Back on the beam in the 6th as Total Bull ($5.40) went all the way for Martin Garcia and Bob Baffert.
My 2nd choice Temerity ($6) took full advantage of the turf rails with a wire job head tally for Solis/Ellis. Nice rallying place finish by Brushburn.
Dreaded 4 of 6er came to fruition after Renzo Sean ($4.20) nabbed the finale for Bejarano/Ellis.
Feb/100
Santa Anita Pick 6 – Feb 26th
Friday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes three turf races. Both grass races on Thursday were nabbed in wire job fashion, and with the rails at 30 feet, it could be deja vu all over again. Mostly cloudy 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 Friday pick six from Santa Anita rates a 5.
Possible Singles: Lullabytime (3rd race), On The Verge (5th race)
Jarrod Horak’s Santa Anita Pick 6 analysis – Friday, February 26, 2010
Santa Anita Race 3 (Clm-32k, f&m 4up, 8T) #4 Lullabytime (8-5) has been earning decent speed ratings against better synthetic foes. Scored on turf before and figures on or near an expected tepid early pace. Single on both tickets.
Santa Anita Race 4 (MSW, 3yo, 6.5f) #5 Sand Seas (3-1) finished a respectable 6th of 13 in Hollywood bow. Barn 15% with 2nd timers, and Bejarano hops aboard. #3 Sirocco Strike (2-1) blew the break from intimidating rail in local bow. Adds lasix and could show more with alert beginning. #6 Fly Boy (7-2) sports a pair of gate bullets for debut.
Santa Anita Race 5 (Clm-50k, 4up, 8T) #2 On The Verge (9-2) got no pace help in an off the turf affair last time. Drops back in for a tag, handles turf, and Gomez strings along. Honest pace expected. #4 Pleasure To Ride (3-1) drops in class and stretches back out. His early-pressing speed should play well with rail at 30 feet.
Santa Anita Race 6 (Alw-1x, 4up, 8.5f) #3 Never (4-1) finished a solid 3rd as the beaten fav at ten furlongs last time. Gomez sticks with versatile sort, and this distance is a better fit. #8 Total Bull (5-2) fired in all three sprints. Looms a prominent throughout threat for 19% first route barn.
Santa Anita Race 7 (Clm-32k, 4yo, 8T) #3 Lamm (3-1) dons the hood and is back in a route 2nd off the shelf. Gomez/Mitchell 2 for 3 together recently. #4 Temerity (5-2) brings sharp synthetic form to the table. Major early-pressing threat with the rail at 30 feet. 6th in lone turf outing. #6 My Man Sumo (8-1) handles turf and owns running style versatility. Could surprise under Chantal Sutherland.
Santa Anita Race 8 (Mcl-25k, 4up, 7f) #4 Quick J Finlay (4-1) earned vastly improved pace figs last time. Barn 24% 2nd off the shelf, and he’s the target. #3 Who’s Your Widady (3-1) experienced a troubled beginning in long ago turf sprint bow. Dons the hood and drops for solid connections. #8 Renzo Sean (5-2) added blinkers and finished a willing 3rd last time. Bejarano sticks 3rd off the shelf.
Friday Pick 6 Tickets
Budget Play: $2 Pick Six 4/3-5-6/2/3-8/3-4/3-4-8 ($72)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 4/3-5-6/2-4/3-8/3-4-6/3-4-8 ($216)
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