Race 3
Shamrocked (#6)
Survived a very fast pace to win last time (indicated by red color-coded pace figures in TimeformUS PPs).
The 93 TimeformUS Speed Figure that he earned for that May 19 win is the highest last-out figure in the field.
His bullet drill one week ago suggests that he’s maintained good form.
9-2 on ML
BEAR PAW
Trainer: Ashlee Brnjas
Last race: June 23, 2nd
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 61
After missing the break, she closed from off moderate fractions and was steadied between rivals in deep stretch when adding Lasix for her third start. She figures to earn her diploma sooner than later.
Belmont Park | Race 4 | Post Time 3:09 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs
What a busy week of sports between the World Cup, Royal Ascot, and the usual slate of American racing. I’m going to try to close it out on an up note by hitting a pick three at Belmont.
Race 6
The favorite here, #6 PIED BIANCHI, looks very live. She goes out for Todd Pletcher for the first time and cuts back to a sprint, which is probably what she wants to do anyway. I will use #8 PALLADIN BRIDGE as well. She ran well last time in blinkers, and while she hasn’t been seen in a while, she might just be getting good and should be a square price.
ARCADIA, Calif. – Sunday at Santa Anita is a good day to swing for the fences.
Closing-day mandatory payouts in all wagers includes the pick six – a $641,690 traditional carryover plus a single-ticket jackpot total $821,858 combined. New money wagered Sunday should soar past $3 million. The effective takeout rate could be right around zero.
The pick-six sequence begins in race 6. Time for a closer look.
Race 6
Brett Davis
R1: 1-7-2-4
R2: 7-3-1-8
R3: 2-5-4-1
R4: 1-2-6-10
R5: 8-3-1-2
R6: 5-11-1-6
R7: 1-3-7-6
R8: 1-10-4-3
R9: 2-6-1-8
R10: 14-2-9-13
Best Bet: R10 n14 Win Beauty Win
Longshot: R1 n4 Super Lucky
Best Play: Trio R1 1/2,4,7,10
Paul Lally:
R1: 7-2-10-1
R2: 5-7-11-8
R3: 1-2-5-3
R4: 1-4-10-2
R5: 1-8-3-2
R6: 1-5-2-6
R7: 1-3-4-7
R8: 3-1-4-8
R9: 6-1-2-8
R10: 14-7-2-9
Race 3:
Point to Remember (#1)
Is bred to run a route of ground as a son of Point of Entry out of route stakes winner Miss Isella.
Proved his quality in his debut when he was a good second behind Vino Rosso.
DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Jimmy Jerkens is 10 for 39 (26 percent, $2.20) with horses stretching out to a route for the first time on dirt.
7-2 on ML
It's a big day at Canterbury on Saturday. Here's a look at the Pick 4 offered on races 3 through 6, featuring four stakes races, including the $200,000 Mystic Lake Derby. Post time for the first leg (race 3) is 8:11 p.m. ET.
Belmont Park | Race 7 | Post Time 4:46 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs
Below are some horses to consider Saturday at Santa Anita Park.
RACE 1
ROCKIN READY (3) turns back in distance following an impressive maiden score against older horses for trainer Phil D’Amato. The tactical speed she displayed going long gives me hope that she won’t be entirely outrun early in this downhill race, and if she isn’t, she should be finishing well late. She’s unlikely to be any sort of great price, but she feels like a solid “A” horse in the early pick-five sequence.
RACE 4