EXTRA INCENTIVES$10 Money-Back Special | UAE Derby (Mey), Florida Derby (GP), Arkansas Derby (OP)$5,000 Exacta-Thon | Gulfstream Park2 Million 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Oaklawn Late Pick 4SCHEDULE NOTESDubai World Cup Day at Meydan | first post 7:30 am ET | DWC Need-to-KnowTurfway Park | closing night | mandatory payouts all poolsSPECIAL WAGERSSunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 12-13-14; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 11-14; Santa Anita Races 3-4-5TOURNAMENT TIME$1500 Florida Derby Challenge | details$40 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSPick 6 | $13,951 | Aqueduct | begins Race 4 | 2:51 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $170,663 | Gulfstream | begins Race 9 | 3:31 pm ETKEY RACESMeydan | Race 6 | 10:55 am ET | Dubai Golden ShaheenGulfstream | Race 3 | 12:28 pm ET | Cutler Bay StakesMeydan | Race 9 | 12:40 pm ET | Dubai World CupGulfstream | Race 4 | 12:57 pm ET | Appleton StakesOaklawn | Race 4 | 2:11 pm ET | Temperence Hill StakesGulfstream | Race 7 | 2:26 pm ET | Ghostzapper StakesGulfstream | Race 8 | 2:56 pm ET | Orchid StakesGulfstream | Race 9 | 3:31 pm ET | Gulfstream Park OaksGulfstream | Race 10 | 4:06 pm ET | Sanibel Island StakesGulfstream | Race 11 | 4:40 pm ET | Army Mule StakesSanta Anita | Race 3 | 5:01 pm ET | Wilshire StakesOaklawn | Race 9 | 5:02 pm ET | American Pharoah StakesGulfstream | Race 12 | 5:15 pm ET | San Springs StakesGulfstream | Race 13 | 5:58 pm ET | Pan American StakesOaklawn | Race 11 | 6:22 pm ET | Oaklawn MileGulfstream | Race 14 | 6:42 pm ET | Florida Derby | Meet the ContendersOaklawn | Race 13 | 7:48 pm ET | Arkansas Derby | Meet the ContendersTurfway | Race 7 | 8:55 pm ET Serena’s Song StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXGulfstream Park | Race 1 | 11:30 am ETTampa Bay Downs | Race 7 | 3:43 pm ETTurfway Park | Race 5 | 7:55 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHChad Brown | Gulfstream, Tampa, Aqueduct | 7 of 8 entrants 4-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Oaklawn | jockey Francisco Arrieta | 4 wins, including 2 stakesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Dubai World CupScott Shapiro: Kentucky Derby Prep Picks – Florida Derby, UAE Derby, Arkansas DerbyBrian Nadeau: Florida Derby Day Gulfstream Full-Card PicksScott Shapiro: Gulfstream Park Exacta-Thon Picks for SaturdayJeremy Plonk: Oaklawn Late Pick 4 Hit & Split AnalysisScott Shapiro: Santa Anita Pick Spot Plays for SaturdayFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

They are back in action later today at The Great Race Place for a 9-race card that kicks off at 4PM eastern/1PM local time. The card is headlined by the $100,000 Wilshire (G3) conducted at one mile over the Santa Anita sod. Here are a few horses I have my eye own.Race 2:My first play comes in the first leg of the early Pick 4 where I am all in horizontally on #5 Singlemore. The Distorted Humor gelding battled early in a stronger spot in his first start against winners before understandably tiring late. Trainer Bill McLean claimed him for $20k out of his dominant maiden win off the bench. The veteran conditioner drops his new trainee in for $32k and into a spot where he should have things much easier on the front end. I like Emisael Jaramillo’s chances of getting this runner out of the gate, controlling the early tempo, and having plenty left late to earn his second lifetime victory.Play: #5 Singlemore (9-5 ML)Race 5:One of these days #3 Holly Goquickly is going to find a race where she gets a hot pace to run at. That has not happened in either of her two starts off a near year layoff this winter at Santa Anita Park for trainer Michael McCarthy, but my hope is not only she gets an honest pace to chase, but puts forth a career best run in her third start off that long break. She has had her chances, as well as plenty of the circuit’s top riders aboard. This time it will be Kazushi Kimura in the saddle. Kimura has not been aboard since her second career start back in October ’24. Hopefully he has the keys to this daughter of No Nay Never, who has a strong late kick that has just not been in full effect in 2026 due to race shape.Play: #3 Holly Goquickly (9-2 ML)Race 7:The pace should be fast in this 6-furlong first-level allowance dash over the grass that kicks off the late Pick 3. That is likely to set things up for 9-5-ML favorite #4 Yacowlef. The Jeff Mullins trainee has put in two good runs since being claimed by the veteran Southern California conditioner last October. He makes plenty of sense, but will be bet accordingly. Perhaps, #3 Enterdadragon will be forgotten by the public though. The 4YO cut back to a sprint for the first time since a pair of early starts in his career in Florida and did so successfully besting a lesser field by a neck at nearly 10-1. He has competed against better throughout his career and may have a better late kick than the aforementioned morning line chalk. I will take my chances and consider a 4-3 saver depending on price.Play: #3 Enterdadragon (10-1 ML)

Northfield Park has a 14-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a 14% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)7-Uptown Hanover (12-1)-Will take a swing for a price with a horse that can compete with this kind and the chalk starts in the 2nd tier. Justine Irvine could push the pedal down. If gets the top easily, the mare might be tough to tackle, and a pocket ride could work for a picture too.8-Lady Rita (7-1)-Might have the best gate speed of the bunch and Chris Lems could be aggressive when the wings fold. Interesting race, did beat the morning line chalk 3 back going gate to wire.9-High Flyin' Filly (9/5)-This is the best horse in the field, and many will single, it is a logical play. But not sure the inside horses will leave enough to put this one in a good position around the opening turn. Aaron Merriman wins from the 2nd tier on a regular basis. So, will respect and also use others that could pump up the Pick 4 payout.Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)2-Dancin Suzy (9/2)-This is the 3rd start off the bench and had a good effort in its season debut. Then moved up and was in tall water. The mare is racing without Lasix this year and it looks like go-time. Drops to a winnable level and gets a positive driver change with Lems steering.3-Maggie Time (7/5)-After flying off the gate from the 8-hole and then fading trainer Corey Krieser hands the lines to Dan Noble. This gal is usually in the mix with this kind and should look to go gate to wire.Race 13 10:24 PM EDT)4-Smothastenesewisky (3-1)-Dropped from battling Open company to face this kind last week. Put in an even effort with Kurt Sugg at the controls but did miss a start. Now comes back in sequence and Merriman is steering, so will look for a much better effort tonight.6-French Shaker (5-1)-Won at 23-1 versus $15K claimers by staying inside and getting up in time. Faces a bigger challenge but this is a hodgepodge field. Noble steers this time, he knows well, and will look for a square price.Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)1-Seaside Party (7/5)-The 8-year-old MVR shipper lands in a good spot to take a picture. Owned by Ohio connections so will rely on there not being an issue with the turns in its Nfld debut.8-Be My Rose N (4-1)-Ships back from Mea and raced on a sloppy track in the last 2 starts. Broke stride in last and will toss that race. Merriman gets the assignment and the 10-year-old mare has done well on this oval (31-7-7-6). Cashed a check versus Open company when last here and could post a win despite the post draw.$1.00 Late Pick 47,8,9/2,3/4,6/1,8Total Bet=$24Check me out on X!

In addition to the ongoing Triple Crown Money Back Special I wrote about yesterday and the Hit & Split at Oaklawn Park covered by my colleague Jeremy Plonk, 1/ST BET and Xpressbet are returning with our popular Exacta-Thon promo for Florida Derby Day. A total of $5,000 is up for grabs in Hallandale Beach with the goal of connecting on as many $2 exactas as possible over the course of the 14-race card. Those who hit at least 5 will split $3,000, while the player(s) that hit the most will split an additional $2,000. Here are a few exacta plays I plan to make on Saturday at Gulfstream Park.Race 2The lone MSW race on the massive stakes-laden card is at one-mile over the main track and I will build around #9 Sovereign Jam. The well-bred Juddmonte Farm runner failed to fire on debut going 6-furlongs, but was against the flow and racetrack in late February. Trainer Brad Cox stretches him out to the one-turn mile and improvement should be expected. Cox is an eye-popping 6 for 10 with 3YO second-time starters over the dirt at Gulfstream Park dating back to last February. I love the fact this colt moves from the rail to the outside. If he has talent, he is likely to show it on Saturday. I will play him over Phil Bauer trained #4 Bridgesong and #5 Lost Money, but press up on the exacta with Sovereign Jam over #6 Moonstrocity. The son of Tiz the Law ran well to finish third in his first start over the main track on February 28. He still has some upside and already proved he can handle the tricky one-mile configuration in Hallandale Beach.Play: Exactas 9-6 and 9 with 4+5Race 7: Ghostzapper (G3)#2 Grande came back off a ten-and-a-half-month layoff last month in an allowance event at one-turn and proved he lost little during his time away from racing. Trainer Todd Pletcher had the Repole Stable colt ready to win off the layoff with the addition of blinkers for the first time. Pletcher stretches the Curlin colt out to two-turns and finds a graded stakes field he should handle in his second try off the bench. I will chalk it up on top with a horse that is a perfect 3 for 3 over this surface and play him in a cold exacta over #4 Capital Idea. The Bill Mott runner makes his second start of the year after a runner-up effort to Pentathlon going 7-furlongs in mid-February. He should be set for his best second off the bench.Play: Exacta 2-4Race 14: Florida Derby (G1)This year’s Florida Derby drew all the 3YOs you hoped would show up in south Florida for one of Gulfstream Park’s premier races. It led to a top-heavy field that includes the Holy Bull (G3) winner, the top two from the Fountain of Youth (G2), and the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner. Of those races, I thought the Fountain of Youth was better than the others. The more seasoned #4 Commandment gutted out a win against lightly-raced #2 Chief Wallabee, but one could easily argue the Chief was best. With an inside draw and the invaluable two-turn experience under his belt, Chief Wallabee looks like the real deal making him my top pick in this year’s Florida Derby. I will play him over the aforementioned Commandment. I trust the Wathnan Racing runner most of the top tier of Triple Crown prospects and there is a chance he is sitting on a career best third off the bench. I think Chief Wallabee is better, but that does not take away from Commandment’s chances in this $1M spot.Play: Exacta 2-4

Gulfstream Park handicapper Brian Nadeau provides his analysis for all 14 races on Saturday's Florida Derby Day card. Race 1: Curlin Florida Derby Day kicks off with 3 SARATOGA FLASH getting the call off a tons-the-best win against lesser, and with Drexler hitting at 23% off-the-claim, he can handle the rise. They’re all looking up at 5 FAVORABLE SCENARIO, who will like getting back to the turf for Brown, is proven at the level, and has more upside than anyone here. The pair of AM works (viewed on XBTB) from 4 ASHLEY’S ARCHER have impressed, so he looks live off a September layoff, and his one win came on turf too. SELECTIONS: 3-5-4-2Race 2: For a second it looked like 6 MONSTROCITY was going to keep going in his dirt debut before settling for 3rd, but that was a big run, he may not have to work as hard up front, and this is a bit of a mixed bag as well. If 4 BRIDGESONG improves on that solid 4th in his debut the rest are in trouble, as he middle moved before tiring late, in what was a fast race, and a key race also. Expecting better from the well-bred 9 SOVEREIGN LAW after a no-show debut where he was inside for much of the way. SELECTIONS: 6-4-9-2Race 3: The Cutler Bay—the first of 10 stakes on the card—looks like a good spot for 5 LEARNTODISCOVER to make his U.S. debut after a solid 2yo campaign in Europe, and the way he outworked stablemate 2 IMMORTALISED (viewed on XBTV) on the 20th says he’s primed off the seven-month layoff. No doubt ‘Immortal has a recency edge, and a homecourt one too, as he’s 2 for-2 here, but the thinking is his ‘mate is just too much racehorse. The price will be right on 1 KNOTY KNICKS, who held his own against two of the best 3yos turfers on the ground all winter long, and always fires. SELECTIONS: 5-2-1-4Race 4: The Appleton is all about the recent form of 6 QUATROCENTO, who exits a G3 win at Tampa, should trip out beautifully just off the speed, and will get first run on the favorite too. A six-month layoff after a trio of poor runs makes you wonder what we’ll get from 7 SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS, who doesn’t appear to be the same horse who won the G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf here 14 months ago and is worth trying to beat at short offs. Not sure a cutback to 1m will helps stretch running 9 BEACH GOLD pick up a win, but he’ll run on for a share. SELECTIONS: 6-7-9-4Race 5: Florida breds 9 ROAR READY and 7 ADIOS NOW both enters off dominant state-bred wins, and while each could bounce facing open foes, this seems like the right kind of group to see if they can handle the rise, with the former preferred based on his off-the-pace. A spotty worktab makes 2 JIMMY’S DAILYS a bit iffy off a 11/1 layoff and trainer switch, so let’s watch one today. SELECTIONS: 9-7-2-10Race 6: The word was out on 7 TALBINGO in his turf debut, and he made 6-5 look like a steal the way he streaked off to a win, in an effort that says he’s just getting started. Don’t sleep on 3 PRIVATE THOUGHTS, who has strong turf form but has been doing the Tapeta thing of late, while 4 PASS THE HAT got an epic pace meltdown last time and may not be as fortunate facing better here. SELECTIONS: 7-3-4-2Race 7: Was looking to beat 2 GRANDE at a short price in the G3 GHOSTZAPPER, as his fast comeback win was also done in a very taxing manner, but he could regress and still handle this modest group easily. A return to two turns will agree with 4 CAPITAL IDEA, who has solid route form and legged up for this in a Tampa sprint. Not sold on 8 STEAL SUNSHINE as a two turn horse, and his lack of speed hurts too. SELECTIONS: 2-4-8-5Race 8: Class and expected firm ground mean 7 BELLEZZA will be tough in the G3 Orchid, as her form has been impeccable when she gets her footing, and this is a great group to start her year off against. The tactical speed of 5 SPEED SHOPPER will get her first run, which is what she did when reeling in front-running 1 AYRA STARK to win the G3 Clement here 1/24. SELECTIONS: 7-5-1-2Race 9: The rematch between 6 SHE BE SMOOTH and 5 PROM QUEEN in the G2 GP Oaks should be a thriller, and while the former was 2 1/2 lengths to the good when they met in their debut in 1/23, and was stunning winning the G2 Davona Dale by 6 in her last, the way the latter broke her maiden at this trip by 8, with trouble too, says she’s maturing by the day and can reverse the decision, in a race that can catapult both to Churchill Downs as legitimate Kentucky Oaks contenders. You get two-turn experience with 4 JUST SINGING, who was a decent 3rd to a good filly in the G2 Rachel Alexandra at FG. SELECTIONS: 6-5-4-2Race 10: It’s Best Bet time with 9 SECRET HIDEAWAY in the Sanibel Island, as the Euro import looked great outworking stablemate 10 SMEXY on the 13th (viewed on XBTV), showed quality last year at 2, and gets to stretch out as well. Smexy seems to have a bit of quality too, and should also like the distance, so she’s a nice insurance policy to have. The best of the locals may be 3 VEKOMA VIEW, who was pressed then streaked home to win her turf debut. SELECTIONS: 9-10-3-2Race 11: Graded stakes winning 3yos who return at 4yo hold the aces in the Army Mule, with the stalking style of 10 OWEN ALMIGHTY getting the call over the brilliant speed of 9 MACHO MUSIC, who meets plenty of pace rivals. A freshening and some class relief may help get the classy 3 SCOTLAND back on the beam. SELECTIONS: 10-9-3-2Race 12: It’s Longshot time with 4 HANG THE MOON in the Sand Springs, as she closed like a wild horse to win her local debut for Saffie, and was a proven graded stakes horse in California, which means this rise won’t be too much for her. That was some comeback win by 3 SWEET REBECCA, who was much better than the 1-length margin at the wire, and considering that was her first start off a June layoff and first for Walsh, she’s scary with that behind her. She’s tough to trust, but 10 CANDY QUEST is mighty good when she fires, and will like the cutback after running 1 3/8 in her last. SELECTIONS: 4-3-10-6Race 13: It’s all systems go for 6 DASHMAN in the G3 Pan American, as he was a short horse running a short distance in his comeback, but now stretches out to 1 1/2 miles, a trip he won the G3 McKnight over here last year. Multiple G1 winner, $2.4 million earner, and defending champion 7 FAR BRIDGE returns at 6 off a 9/27 layoff, while prepping for bigger, so now is the right time to try and beat him. Not sure 1 CORRUPTION is as good as the horse who was beaten just a neck by ‘Bridge in this last year, but his speed must be respected. SELECTIONS: 6-7-1-8Race 14: An absolutely tantalizing renewal of the G1 Curlin Florida Derby is again the best Kentucky Derby prep, and at the end of the day it looks like 4 COMMANDMENT is simply the best horse and the most likely to relish the added distance he gets here, as he had plenty in reserve when defeating 2 CHIEF WALLABEE in the G2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth at the short stretch finish line, while once again galloping out huge, so at a true 1 1/8 miles today, he looks primed to do it again. The somewhat forgotten horse is 6 NEARLY, as he skipped the FOY after wowing with a devastating win in the 1/31 G3 Holy Bull over the short stretch, but the waters are a lot deeper today, and if he’s chasing another hot pace like he did last time, he may not have as much in the tank for this much more demanding trip. There’s two schools of thought on ‘Chief; one which says he’s just tipping the iceberg after a huge 2nd in the FOY while sticking a head in front of Commandment on the far turn, while the other says he wasn’t traveling as good as the winner late and may not like the added ground, while also potentially regressing after such a huge effort just one start removed from his debut win, and in this corner, it’s the latter, so let’s make him prove it right back. You had to be impressed with 8 THE PUMA when he broke his maiden in the G3 Tampa Bay Derby while wide the entire way, but that field pales in comparison to this one, and his win was won in slow time too, so he’ll need to run the race of his life to even make an impact, let alone win this. SELECTIONS: 4-6-2-8Best Bet: R10: #9 Secret Hideaway (2-1)* Visually impressive outworking ‘mate* Aggressively spotted in Europe at 2* Should like the added ground todayBest Bet: R12: #4 Hang the Moon (6-1)* Visually impressed in her first for Saffie* Shows solid graded stakes form in Ca.* Not far off the ML favorites on figures

It's the last Friday in March and this is the final chance to take part in the $10 Free Bet Promo for The Meadows 0.20 Pentafecta in Race 13. My Pentafecta ticket is posted below. Comments and selections are based on a fast track.Xpressbet and 1st Bet Account holders who register will be eligible for up to $10 Back on Pentafecta Bets in Race 13. Bet $10+ on the Pentafecta, get $10 back. If you Bet less than $10 on the Pentafecta, get your amount bet back. This is the last chance to take advantage of this Promo.Race 13 (4:45 PM EDT)6-Act Fast (2-1)-This will be the 4th start off the bench and has improved in the last 2 races. Posted a win and then moved up to face a well-meant winner in Miki Shan. Left hard to get the top last week and was a clear 2nd to a 2/5 chalk that wasn't going to be denied. Now drops down, has the gate speed to get on the point, and has done well at Mea (22-7-3-3). Ronnie Wrenn steers again and the Burke trainee could be a clean trip away from a picture.3-Mantador (5-1)-Did come a 55.1 back half in last against straight Open company to finish a beaten 3rd. Has been idle since 3-13 but on the drop could be in the mix for a top of the ticket finish.5-Trumpster Blues (9-1)-Raced evenly last time in the same race as Act Fast. Gets a new set of hands in Brady Jenson, and this time comes back in sequence instead of missing a start. Finished 3rd and could be better here but not feeling a picture is happening.7-Liteningonthebeach (3-1)-Faded badly last time versus Open Handicap company. That level can be a challenge for the 6-year-old but that wasn't a typical performance. Aaron Merriman is between the pipes this time and will look for a better effort on the drop in class.2-Lettuce Nipya A (20-1)-Mike Wilder gets the call on the Randy Bendis trainee who will be a big price and could add some pop to the payout. Will look for better in the 2nd race since shipping in from Nfld. Could benefit from a suck-around trip with this post draw.0.20 Pentafecta6/3,5,7/2,3,5,7/X/XTotal Be=$54Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES$10 Free Bet | The Meadows (harness) | Race 13 PentafectaSPECIAL WAGERSDubai World Cup Advance Wagering for Saturday | full cardSunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 8-9-10; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-10; Santa Anita Races 3-6-7TOURNAMENT TIME$40 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $141,323 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:51 pm ETSunset Pick 6 | $20,078 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 8 | 4:23 pm ETPick 6 | $8,841 | Oaklawn | begins Race 7 | 4:42 pm ETPick 6 | $58,869 | Santa Anita | begins Race 4 | 5:37 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $123,202 | Turfway | begins Race 5 | 7:55 pm ETKEY RACESOaklawn | Race 9 | 5:48 pm ET | Matron StakesOaklawn | Race 11 | 6:54 pm ET | Fantasy StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXTampa Bay Downs | Race 5 | 2:30 pm ETGulfstream Park | Race 10 | 5:24 pm ETTurfway Park | Race 5 | 7:55 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHBrad Cox | Turfway | all 4 entrants 7-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Oaklawn | jockey Ramon Vazquez | 3 wins from 7 mountsPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Santa Anita Pick 6 Carryover Analysis for FridayFrank Carulli: Oaklawn Pick 3 Play for FridayFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

The racing week at Santa Anita Park kicks off with a bang later today when there is not only a $20,078 carryover in the Sunset Six Pick 6, but also a juicy $58,868 carryover in the traditional $2 Pick 6. The wager gets started at 5:37 PM eastern/2:37 PM eastern and is extremely approachable with a small or medium sized budget.Grade Descriptions: Grade A=Highest degree of confidence; Grade B=Solid Play. Grade C=Least preferred or pass; Grade X=probable winner but likely at odds too short to play.Race 4:Grade: CMain Ticket: 1 Rock N Roll Song; 5 Respect the Crown; 4 Honorable GalBackups: NoneForecast: There is not much early speed signed on in this open $6250 claimer to kick things off. #4 Honorable Gal should make the lead, but is 0 for 4 over this surface and has not raced since last August making her tough to fully trust. That said, she should take them a long way under jockey Ricardo Ramirez. I will use her along with two other logicals to kick things off in a race where I lack creativity and a strong opinion.Race 5:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 1 SaharianBackups: 3 GallatinForecast: I will roll with a pair of class droppers in this $50k maiden claimer at one-mile over the grass, including top choice #1 Saharian. The son of Blame has been outrun in three starts to kick off his career for trainer Jeff Mullins, but all came against stronger competition. The inside draw should lead to a career best performance with Emisael Jaramillo jumping aboard for the first time. #3 Gallatin is less exposed, but took no money on debut for the Jonathan Thomas barn. Thomas wastes no time dropping the homebred in for a tag and trying the sod. Lots of questions to answer making 8-5 a bit short, but he will not have to be much to be competitive against these.Race 6:Grade: XMain Ticket: 2 Sendit MoBackups: NoneForecast: Like many, I will be all in on #2 Sendit Mo in this $25k claimer for 3YOs at 5.5-furlongs. The son of Yaupon has taken on better through all 7 career starts for trainer Peter Miller. Miller has had a tough meet and appears to be dropping to get himself a much-needed victory in Arcadia. The veteran conditioner’s last win at the Great Race Place came on February 6. The blinkers go on this filly that should have no issue handling this compact group of 6.Race 7:Grade: XMain Ticket: 4 Troisieme EtoileBackups: NoneForecast: Another runner that appears tough to beat in the sequence is #4 Troisieme Etoile. The Reddam Racing homebred was backed heavily on debut before finishing a solid second after a less-than-ideal voyage. Trainer Doug O’Neill brought her back and stretched her out half a furlong further in career start number two and she delivered with a win going away in the end. Look for jockey Emisael Jaramillo to find a comfortable spot off a lively early tempo and take control mid-stretch in this state-bred first-level allowance for 3YO fillies.Race 8:Grade: BMain Ticket: 5 Meridian MaeBackups: 7 StardialedForecast: I will take on 5-2-ML favorite #6 Memetic in this optional claimer at 6.5-furlongs over the main track. The Calumet farm filly has been disappointing in her two tries versus winners since breaking her maiden in impressive fashion to kick off her 3YO season. I will hope to get the jump on her with #5 Meridian Mae. The Mike Puype trainee dropped in for a tag for the first time on February 21 and it led to an easy 6+ length romp under jockey Kazushi Kimura. Kimura stays aboard this daughter of Stanford that should be prominent early in a race that does not appear to have a ton of early zip signed on. Hopefully, she breaks on top, controls the tempo, and makes it two wins in a row.Race 9:Grade: BMain Ticket: 6 ImaboutagoBackups: NoneForecast: The sequence concludes with this allowance feature at 6-furlongs over the grass where I don’t trust the ML favorites. #8 Certitude has burnt a lot of money since her last win for trainer John Sadler. This includes a neck defeat at odds-on against similar when we saw her last in early February. I will let her and 5-2-second choice #7 Jungle Peace beat me. I like #6 Imaboutago. The Irish-bred makes her fourth start of the calendar year for trainer Leonard Powell after being outsprinted by a serious filly Gratefully in a restricted stake last month. Prior to that this 5YO mare rattled off a pair of efforts that squarely put her in the mix against these. Mirco Demuro was aboard her two-back when she won against similar at nearly 6-1. He will be back aboard this mare that was back on just 15 days rest last time out, but should be fully rested in the Friday finale.