Sunday Pick 6 carryover of $226,040
DEL MAR, Calif. - A string of longshots on Saturday has led to a carryover of $226,040 for Sunday's pick six at Del Mar.
The $2 pick six covers the fourth through ninth races on Sunday's nine-race program, which begins at 2 p.m.
Here is a glance at the changes and top contenders in those races.
The fourth race is run over a mile for maidens and has 10 starters. Sunshinenbeer, second in a maiden race over 1 1/8 miles on Aug. 13, is the likely favorite. Mostly, who had a poor start in his debut on Aug. 15; Chauncey, third on Aug. 1; and the first-time starter Turkish Cavalry will attract support.
The fifth race is also over a mile for 3-year-old claimers entered for $28,000 to $32,000. Silver Past, a winner for $25,000 on Aug. 11, makes his first start for trainer Leonard Duncan after being claimed the day he won. Quiet Cash, once a stakes runner for trainer Bob Baffert, continues his decline in class. Quiet Cash was fourth at the $62,500 level last time. Black Horse Money is a contender. He was second behind Silver Past on Aug. 11, and was claimed by Bill Spawr.
The sixth is a sprint over 5 1/2 furlongs for 2-year-old fillies. Ruled by Numbers has been scratched, leaving 10 runners. The first-time starter Bernstein's Babe is 2-1 on the morning line. Trained by Jeff Bonde, Bernstein's Babe has worked well in recent weeks. Of the runners who have started, Bulita has been second in three consecutive starts.
The seventh race is the largest field in the pick six, with 11 runners in an allowance race over 1 1/16 miles. Power Tripper is 2-1 in search of his third consecutive win. The first two wins came against California-breds.
Musique Toujour, second in the Claming Crown Jewel at Canterbury Park on July 17, and Lindero, second at this level on July 31, lead the opposition.
The lone turf race in the pick six is the $250,000 Del Mar Handicap over 1 3/8 miles on turf.
Star Over the Bay and Continuously, the first two finishers in the Sunset Handicap at Hollywood Park on July 18, are expected to dominate. The veteran 7-year-old Sarafan, who won the minor Escondido Handicap on Aug. 4, deserves consideration.
The final race is for maidens over six furlongs. Diamond Fury, bought for $2.7 million in 2003, tries for his first win in his fifth start. Others with better chances include the well-bred first time starter Moment to Enjoy; Roanwiththepunches, who has worked well for his first start since March; and Secure Line, a game second here on Aug. 1.

