SPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 8-9; Santa Anita Races 3-4-6Sunset 6 | Gulfstream Races 7-8-9; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9TOURNAMENT TIME$100 Laurel Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSuper Hi 5 | $7,960 | Churchill Downs | Race 1 | 12:45 pm ETMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $60,305 | Gulfstream | begins Race 4 | 2:24 pm ETSuper Hi 5 | $7,020 | Gulfstream Park | Race 9 | 5:06 pm ETPick 6 | $43,628 | Santa Anita | begins Race 4 | 5:33 pm ETKEY RACESMonmouth | Race 3 | 1:49 pm ET | Long Branch StakesSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:07 pm ET | Siren Lure StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXLaurel | Race 6 | 2:42 pm ETChurchill Downs | Race 8 | 4:23 pm ETAqueduct | Race 9 | 5:11 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHJose D’Angelo | Gulfstream | all 4 entrants 9-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Churchill Downs | jockey Jose Ortiz | 3 wins ($6, $10, $11)PUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Gulfstream $60K Carryover / Mandatory Payout Pick 6 AnalysisBrian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

The racing week in Hallandale Beach, Florida concludes on Sunday afternoon when Gulfstream Park is set for a 9-race card that includes a mandatory payout of the Rainbow 6. There is over $60k in carryover money for the sequence that kicks off at 2:24 eastern with an allowance turf sprint. Here are how I see the six races.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: BMain Ticket: 2 Boat’s a RockinBackups: NoneForecast: 5-2-second choice #2 Boat’s a Rockin appears the clear one to beat in the aforementioned first-level allowance event at 5-furlongs over the grass. The 9YO gelding has won 17 times over the lawn throughout his 50-race career, while the other 7 contenders have just 1 victory on the sod. Jockey Edwin Gonzalez should be able to tuck in along the rail off what should be an honest early pace at the very least. If he avoids traffic issues, he should have no issue wearing this field down late.Race 5:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 5 Tut’s RevengeBackups: 3 Bless America; 7 Power HumorForecast: This open $6250 claimer at one-mile over the main track appears to be somewhat of a 3-horse race on paper. #3 Bless America and #7 Power Humor are expected to take more public support based on the morning line prices, but I like #5 Tut’s Revenge most. The 14-time winner has been popular at the claim box of late and has hit the board in 3 straight since moving back to the main track to start the year. His tactical speed should be a major weapon as Edwin Gonzalez becomes the sixth rider over the last six races.Race 6:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 1 Pure Class; 5 AlarikBackups: NoneForecast: The pace scenario is murky in this beaten $35k claimer at 7-furlongs over the main track, so I will use the two horses I expect to be forwardly placed and in with a significant chance. #1 Pure Class was re-claimed out of his last race by former trainer David Fawkes. The Big Beast gelding has earned 5 of 6 lifetime wins over this surface and has races to go back to that would handle this field. Hopefully, he can work out a favorable stalking voyage from his inside draw. #5 Alarik was caught in chase mode against better last out, but should be able to find a prominent spot with a good break given the lack of speed signed on. He is just 2 for 25, but comes in having run second in 3 of his last 4 starts.Race 7:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 5 Clay Solidier; 2 ThankfullyBackups: NoneForecast: This first-level allowance at 5-furlongs over the grass goes through #2 Thankfully. The 7-5-ML favorite returns to the lawn after a third-place finish in a starter allowance over the all-weather on April 10. Two-back in her last start over the grass, Thankfully showed tactical speed from the inside, but was shuffled back before rallying for second beaten a little more than a length. With little early zip signed on in this spot, jockey Samy Camacho should be able to find a more comfortable stalking position in the early stages giving her a better shot to avoid traffic issues. She is the one to beat, but I also give a big chance to #5 Clay Soldier. The Bucchero mare makes her third start of the form cycle, but first run over the turf since Christmas Eve. I expect jockey Miguel Vasquez to have her involved early in her fourth lifetime try over this course.Race 8:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 8 WinplaceandshowBackups: NoneForecast: I will take a swing against the 2-1-ML favorite #3 Canton in this optional claimer for 3YO fillies over the main track. The Liam’s Map filly earned her lone win over the slop last November and has failed to get back to that career best performance since. #8 Winplaceandshow should get the right trip as the 3-1-second choice. The Florida-bred has been freshened up after a head victory over an off track on March 20. She has the early speed to take the lead if it is presented to her, but the outside draw should give Edwin Gonzalez options of the gate. Place or show will not get it done for me. I need Winplaceandshow to get to the wire first to hit the Rainbow 6 later this afternoon.Race 9:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 6 Downtown RoBackups: NoneForecast: There appears to be a serious lack of legitimate early speed in this 5-furlong turf sprint for maiden claimers to close the week of racing at Gulfstream Park. #6 Downtown Ro has yet to make the lead in any of her four career starts, but has shown solid tactical speed in all of them. Whether jockey Micah Husbands is able to make the lead or find a stalking position early, he should be able to get the jump on this gal’s main rivals. Her lone start over the grass came against better where she was beaten just three lengths. She may have found the right group to earn her first lifetime win.

Northfield Park has a 15-race card, and 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)2-Hellabalou (7/2)-Was off 3 weeks between starts, then was used off the gate on 5-3, and lost to #7 by a 1/2 length. Starts inside of the top foe by enough that getting on the engine shouldn't be an issue. Will look for Ronnie Wrenn to take command this time and not look back.7-Helium (6/5)-Logical play, certainly could double up and make it 4 of 5 if it doesn't burn too much gas leaving. Helium could be up to the challenge, but maybe the connections don't want to leave as fast as the gate car from an outside post every week.Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)4-Markgetsetgo (9/5)-Hoosier shipper is only 1-11 at Nfld and went off-stride with a driver break in last. In his 1st start back in town on 4-19 the 4-year-old was 15 lengths back at the first call. There have been excuses, and the short price is tough to swallow. But will use with Dan Noble sticking and being the 3rd time for Lasix.5-Theymakeusbetter (6-1)-This is the 3rd race in town after arriving from up North. The seasons change more often than this 5-year-old wins (57-3-8-7). Aaron Merriman sticks and he never drives for the Russo barn. The gelding was game to the wire after being hung the mile.Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)5-Moved Bythe Spirit (5/2)-Was claimed by the Kreiser barn in the last start and had an equipment break in that race. Did cash smaller check versus better and now drops to good spot for a picture. When this barn teams up with Merriman they post 31% winners, and this outfit also wins 25% of its races following a claim.8-BB Cruiser (2-1)-After winning 3 straight, recent form has been dull. This will be 1st time-Noble, and he wins 29% of drives for trainer Bill Rhoades. Will look for a bounce back effort, the post draws helps the price, and Cruiser knows how to win at this level.Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)1-Bryant Bros S (9/5)-Will toss last from post 7 in the slop, usually races better from the inside. Raced big 2 back versus the same, was hung the mile, got the lead, and faded late. Will be a short price and with a fair trip should be a main player.6-Caviar Creek (9-1)-MVR shipper made its season debut at Nfld on a sloppy track and drew post 9. Has won 6 of 18 here and will look for improvement tonight. Price shot has a chance to upset. Does have gate speed and if Jason Thompson provides a sharp steer, it could be picture time.$1 Late Pick 42,7/4,5/5,8/1,6Total Bet=$16Check me out on X!

The Meadowlands has a 14-race card with the 0.50 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 10. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 10 (10:20 PM EDT)1-Sawyer's Desire (5/2)-Was cashing smaller checks at PcD, shipped in and put in a no-move at M1 against better. Now, Jason Bartlett is at the controls and drops again. Went the back half in .56 last week to come 5th in a quick mile. This looks like a spot to wake up.7-Gaitway Patriot (10-1)-Like some of these, the Jeff Smith trainee doesn't take many pictures but did win the last time in versus similar. Comes off an even try facing better, and at 10-1 is worth a swing against this suspect group.Race 11 (10:45 PM EDT)2-San Jose (3-1)-Drops after finishing a suck around 2nd while facing better. Tim Tetrick takes the lines, and the 5-year-old should get a cozy trip. Looks like a main player and has won 8 of 22 starts at M1.5-Select Friday (7/2)-Has been in good form and outraced its 41-1 odds in last. Bumped up to this level and finished 2nd. The big number is in the past but should offer a fair price and could win with a smooth steer.Race 12 (11:10 PM EDT)1-Tahuya Silk (5-1)-Broke stride in last and lost all chance. Went off at 5-1 with Dexter Dunn in the bike and should offer a better price tonight with Patrick Ryder at the controls. Looks like a suck around trip out candidate at a nice price.5-Moonwards Hanover (6-1)-This is a rag tag bunch and will toss the last race on a sloppy track. The start before was used hard early in the mile. Will look for a kinder trip with Colin Kelly between the pipes and at this price needs to be used.Race 13 (11:35 PM EDT)1-Hungryhungry Hippo (6-1)-Was a winner 3 back against this kind and might be overlooked tonight. Jordan Stratton steers for his 2nd straight and should get an efficient trip. Could be in line for a pocket ride and racing near the top of the stack is needed.2-Lovenbury (5/2)-Started at this TM level in 2 of the last 3 races. Goes from Todd McCarthy in the bike to Bradley Chisholm, so will anticipate the price will be better than the morning line. Should be right there at the wire again if put in play when the wings fold.$2 Late Pick 41,7/2,5/1,5/1,2Total Bet=$32Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES$10 Money-Back Special | Gulfstream Park | Races 6 & 8 | up to $10 back if win bet finishes 2nd, 3rd1 Million 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Aqueduct | Late Pick 5SCHEDULE NOTESMonmouth | opening day | first post 12:50 pm ETSPECIAL WAGERSCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-10; Santa Anita Races 4-5-7Sunset 6 | Gulfstream Races 8-9-10; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9TOURNAMENT TIME$100 Laurel Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSuper Hi 5 | $14,604 | Churchill Downs | Race 1 | 12:45 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $38,945 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:58 pm ETPick 6 | $15,406 | Aqueduct | begins Race 6 | 3:38 pm ETSunset 6 | $8,918 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 8 | 4:34 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $52,255 | Charles Town | begins Race 3 | 8:02 pm ET--Gulfstream has mandatory payout SundayKEY RACESGulfstream | Race 6 | 3:30 pm ET | Royal Palm Juvenile StakesAqueduct | Race 6 | 3:38 pm ET | Nerud StakesAqueduct | Race 7 | 4:09 pm ET | Ruffian StakesGulfstream | Race 8 | 4:34 pm ET | Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies StakesAqueduct | Race 8 | 4:40 pm ET | Take the A Train StakesAqueduct | Race 9 | 5:11 pm ET | Peter Pan StakesChurchill | Race 10 | 5:28 pm ET | William Walker StakesEvangeline | Race 4 | 7:51 pm ET | Cotton Memorial StakesSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:07 pm ET | Senorita StakesCharles Town | Race 7 | 10:02 pm ET | Coin Collector StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXChurchill Downs | Race 8 | 4:25 pm ETGulfstream | Race 10 | 5:37 pm ETSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:07 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHChad Brown | Aqueduct | all 7 entrants 3-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Aqueduct | jockey Manny Franco | 3 wins, 2 seconds from 7 startersPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Santa Anita Spot PlaysJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies at GulfstreamScott Shapiro: Churchill Downs Spot PlaysJeremy Plonk: Aqueduct Late Pick 5 Hit & Split AnalysisFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

After a Friday that saw the Pick 6 go down after a one-day carryover of over $42k and yield a return of over $9100, they are back at it for a 9-race card at Santa Anita Park that kicks off at 4PM eastern/1PM Local time. The Senorita (G3) down the hill is the headliner and goes as the ninth and final meaning it is the key leg in a number of horizontals, including the $3 All-Turf Pick 3. Here are the horses I like most, including a price option in the feature.Race 3:Trainer Peter Eurton has two entered in this MSW event at 6-furlongs over the grass, including #3 Seeking Attention. The $350k Keeneland September 2024 purchase competed this winter at the Fair Grounds in a trio of 5.5-furlong turf sprints where after a slow break on debut, she showed solid speed rattling off a pair of underneath finishes against solid maiden fields. When we saw her last, she was part of a very hot first quarter mile that set things up for a runner from well of the pace. That seems highly unlikely this afternoon where she will likely have things a bit easier in the early stages. Seeking Attention should be ready to fire her best after a 7-week freshening with Antonio Fresu aboard. Hopefully, the 4-1-ML price sticks.Play: #3 Seeking Attention (4-1 ML)Race 7:#8 Sabertooth was made the significant 9-5-ML favorite in this state-bred first-level allowance at 9-furlongs over the grass. The late running son of Grazen has fired regularly throughout his 10-race career, but has just one win and six seconds to show for it making him hard to get excited about on top at his price. That said, the pace should be honest, so the race shape should benefit those from off-the-pace. #3 Stylishlyacclaimed has not been as consistent as the chalk, but knows how to win when he gets himself in the mix. This is evidenced by his wins over the grass going away in July ’24, as well as this February. It is a bit early in his career in terms of racing experience to know for sure, but he certainly appears to be a horse that may struggle to put back-to-back races together. I like that Emisael Jaramillio stays aboard and that his last place run against similar last month is likely to keep the public off the 6YO gelding.Play: #3 Stylishlyacclaimed (5-1 ML)Race 9: Senorita (G3)The finale is obviously about being right, but if I am wrong, I hope it is former colleague Jeff Siegel and his longtime friend Eric Sondheimer’s #3 Surfin’ U.S.A. that gets to the wire first. That said, the task is tall for this late running daughter of Rock Your World, so I will look to #6 Marjoram as my play in this sprint down the hill for 3YO fillies. I was highly impressed with the Juddmonte homebred’s debut win over the off going at Churchill Downs last fall. Trainer Michael McCarthy gave the daughter of Quality Road time after the win and brought her back in a first-level allowance down the hill where she was cost all chance at the start. Despite the poor break, Marjoram showed strong life late and galloped out with serious interest. McCarthy shows confidence moving her up into the graded stakes ranks despite the fifth-place finish and retains the services of Juan Hernandez. I like her chances quite a bit to run much better in her second start over my favorite turf configuration in racing.Play: #6 Marjoram (10-1 ML)

Yonkers Raceway has a loaded 9-race card. The headliners are the Finals for the Borgata Pacing Series and the Ursula McIntyre Trotting Series both at a distance of 1 1/4 miles. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 6 and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)1-Ima Perfect Choice (5-1)-Was in too deep facing some tough winners in the Series. Fits better here and can get sucked around with this post draw. Jordan Stratton can work a cozy trip. This is one that could benefit from the added distance and offer a square price.2-Aye Aye Captain N (3/1)-Recent form has been dull and tries Lasix for the 1st time. Could get a stalking trip and be close enough to the leaders at the 3/4 pole to roll by down the lane. Likes Yonkers (39-12-9-5) and will respect its back class.8-Sweet Beach Life (8-1)-This 5-year-old has recently shown the ability to close, and it always had big gate speed. My take is Matt Kakaley will have the pedal down and could out leave those on the inside. Needs a sharp steer but the Alexander trainee is racing well hitting the board in the last 4 Legs of the Borgata.Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT) (McIntyre Final $456.000)2-Louies Girl N (7/5)-This is the winner of Legs 3-5 in the UM Series and is an obvious threat at a small price. Can win on the engine or coming off cover. Jason Bartlett could get the top or the 2-hole and either could work for a win.6-Costal Babe (4-1)-In 4 Legs the Bako trainee has 3 wins and a 2nd place finish all with tonight's pilot Yannick Gingras between the pipes. Has the gate speed to get the top despite the post draw and should be very tough to tackle as was the case last time.Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT) (Borgata Final-Purse $478,000)3-Donegal Luther N (3-1)-Won on 4-27 with Jordan Stratton at the controls and came off cover to do so. Gingras is the usual Yonkers driver and he is back. Versatile 8-year-old has the gate speed to be put in play early but doesn't need to lead every step of the way to win.4-Captain Albano (6-1)-Going to fade Coaches Corner the 6/5 chalk who leaves from the rail. Will look for some value and thinking the race won't set up very well for the morning line choice. The Captain may benefit from this post draw but not expecting a 6-1 price.5-Huntinthelastdolar (5-1)-This is the "other" Engblom entry and make no mistake it isn't a slouch. Dexter Dunn steers and his task isn't an easy one. But has good gate speed and overall is fast as in 1.50 speed on this oval. The price is right to use and could benefit from the extra distance.Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)2-Front Page Story (4-1)-Team Lachance entry has been stuck with outside draws in the last 3 starts and does its best work with inside posts. Drops and with a smooth trip could have her way with this field.4-Glittering Hope (6-1)-Brent Holland steers and he should be aggressive off the gate at this level. This is another who should enjoy the company and has done well at YR (14-3-4-2). Will look for a top of the stack trip, can roll hard late, and should like the added distance.$1 Late Pick 41,2,8/2,6/3,4,5/2,4Total Bet=$36Check me out on X!

The card at Churchill Downs on Saturday is a bit different than the 14-race slate last week, but as often is the case, the racing on the weekend in Louisville offers plenty of solid opportunities for horseplayers. The lone stakes race is the William Walker for 3YOs sprinting over the grass, which I will discuss on the 1/ST Call Podcast with Jeremy Plonk, but here are the plays I will build my day around to start what should be a fun weekend of action prior to focusing on Maryland and the second leg of the Triple Crown.Race 5:My first play of the day comes in this MSW over the grass at 9-furlongs where I expect #3 Royal Causeway to put in a career best performance. The son of Not This Time makes his first start since the winter at Fair Grounds when he put in a better than looks fourth-place finish to close the stand in the Louisiana Derby (G3) Day opener. The Gervais Racing ridgling not only raced against the flow losing to a long shot gate-to-wire winner, but also was caught wide on a turf course that very much favored the inside. The Dallas Stewart trainee moves inside, retains Tyler Gaffalione and should offer better value than he did in New Orleans. Hopefully, it is good enough to earn his first lifetime win.Play: #3 Royal Causeway (8-1 ML)Race 8:#3 Love’m Or Liam is the runner I like most in this first-level allowance event at one-mile over the grass after missing by a neck at Keeneland versus similar last month. The Cheyenne Stables colt has only competed in two-turn turf races twice and both saw him finish with good energy late despite earning third in both cases. I expect that to change in this spot where jockey Jaime Torres should get an honest tempo to run at in his first try aboard the son of Liam’s Map. He is unlikely to offer a big price, but I like his chances to get to the winner’s circle in his first start in Louisville for Hall of Famer Bill Mott.Play: #3 Love’m or Liam (4-1 ML)Race 9:This third-level allowance at 1 1/8-miles over the main track kicks off the late Pick 3 and is headlined by the return of #1 Admiral Dennis (pictured). The $425k son of Constitution was made the 7-5-ML favorite in his first start since a third-place finish in last year’s Ellis Park Derby. The Brad Cox trainee was more of a second-tier colt for the barn, but definitely should be fast enough to be there at the wire if ready to fire fresh. The question is will 9 furlongs be too difficult a task off the layoff and will #2 Bernin Hot get the jump. I am banking on the latter. Bernin Hot makes his first start since the Gulfstream Park Mile (G3) in late February. He gets class relief and as importantly finds a field where his early speed should be a major weapon. Trainer Rohan Crichton legs up Ben Curtis. Curtis won four on the Twilight Thursday card and has been onboard in 2 of this gelding’s 7 career wins. He should be able to make the lead with little issue. Hopefully, he has enough energy late to get the final furlong.Play: #2 Bernin Hot (6-1 ML)