Below is my analysis of today’s feature race. [DRF Formulator PPs]
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Belmont at the Big A • Race 7 • John Hettinger Stakes (Non-graded) • Fillies & Mares 3Y)+ • 4:09 EST This is a race I am going to play against the presumptive post time favorites. 7 Runaway Rumour gets jockey Flavien Prat after finishing second last time out. I expect Prat to save ground from the back of the pack before rolling down the stretch late.
Picks: 7-1-4-9
Bet: $1 Exacta key box 7/1,4,6,9 $8 total
Santa Anita Spot Plays
Opening day at the Great Race Place! First post is 4:00 EST.
Race 1 Trainer George Papaprodromou drops 1 Kawazaki into this Maiden Claimer after finding no luck in MSW company.
Bet: $1 Exacta box 1,2,4 $6 total
Race 2 At 5-1 or better 2 Anna Volante is a value play. Returns to her preferred surface, cutting back 2 furlongs, and gets blinkers for the first time.
Bet: $2 Win-Place on 2 $4 total
Race 6 Another Papaprodromou entry, 7 Smilin Evie, takes a big class drop and gets first time blinkers.
Bet: $2 Win-Place on 7 $4 total
Race 8 Everyone in the field but 6 Traegar is making a change or trying something new. Mike Smith looks to make it two wins in a row, first against winners.
Bet: $2 Win-Place on 6 $4 total
Best of luck!