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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.
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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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