Only six 3-year-olds were entered in the $125,000 Woodstock Stakes, which features a matchup between Go Greeley and Jose Sea View, who were separated by just a point in the voting for last year’s Canadian champion 2-year-old.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Sunday, April 20.
Sunday is closing day, which also means mandatory payouts as the winter portion of the long Santa Anita meet ends. There will be no carryovers. Every pool, including pick six, pick five, and Super High 5, will be paid out Sunday. Racing resumes Friday.
With no horse in this field likely to benefit enough by the 10 Derby qualifying points to the winner, the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland had no bearing on the top 20 attempting to make the Kentucky Derby starting field. But it was an important race for Mr Speaker,
DRF Plus closer looks for Santa Anita on Sunday, April 20.
Brad Free's Santa Anita handicapping notebook for April 19.
Dave Litfin's Aqueduct handicapping notebook for April 19.
Ron Gierkink's Woodbine handicapping notebook for April 19.
Byron King's Keeneland handicapping report for April 19.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Saturday, April 19.
