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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.
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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)
The Big Ticket: $2 Pick Six 3-4-8/3-4/7-8-9-11/2-4/8/3-9-11 ($288)
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