SPECIAL WAGERSKentucky Derby Future Wager | closes 6 pm ET through SundaySunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 8-9-10; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 7-9-10; Santa Anita Races 5-7TOURNAMENT TIME$40 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $57,617 | Tampa Bay Downs | begins Race 4 | 2:09 pm ETMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $214,154 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:49 pm ETPick 6 | Oaklawn | $25,432 | begins Race 4 | 3:05 pm ETPick 5 | Fonner | $29,376 | begins Race 3 | 3:24 pm ETCoast-to-Coast Pick 5 | $119,874 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 7 | 3:52 pm ETSunset Pick 6 | $47,000 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 8 | 4:23 pm ETSuper Hi 5 | Gulfstream | Race 10 | 5:25 pm ETPick 6 | $32,101 | Santa Anita | begins Race 4 | 5:36 pm ETKEY RACESSanta Anita | Race 7 | 7:06 pm ET | Santa Ana StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXTampa Bay | Race 7 | 3:41 pm ETFair Grounds | Race 5 | 3:45 pm ETSanta Anita | Race 7 | 7:06 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHRon Moquett | Oaklawn | 5 of 6 entrants 9-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Gulfstream | jockey Edgard Zayas | 3 wins, 1 second, 1 third from 9 mountsPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Gulfstream Mandatory Payout Pick 6 Analysis for SundayScott Shapiro: Carryover Pick 6 Santa Anita Sunday AnalysisBrian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

March 15 has turned out to be a massive day of carryovers at 1/ST Racing tracks. Not only are there are carryovers in both two track retail only wagers, a carryover in Santa Anita Park’s traditional $2 Pick 6, and a Super High-5 carryover of over $10k in Florida, but there is huge pool expected for a mandatory payout in Gulfstream Park’s Rainbow 6. Coming into this afternoon there is over $214k of carryover money with track officials estimating today’s pool at $2M. The sequence kicks off at 2:49 PM eastern.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 5:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 1 Mom’s MartiniBackups: 2 Phoenix of Wit; 3 CheekiestForecast: Things get rolling with this beaten claimer at 1 1/16-miles over the turf where I am expecting an honest pace. This bodes well for #1 Mom’s Martini. The daughter of Liam’s Map moves back to the turf after being caught wide in a starter over the all-weather on February 12. She has had far more success in terms of wins over the synth, but finished well two-back over this course. She should get the right trip under Tyler Gaffalione.Race 6:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 9 Pharoah’s Affair; 7 Joyful Justice; 4 Miss ComplicatedBackups: NoneForecast: #7 Joyful Justice was made the 5-2-ML favorite in this MSW for 3YO fillies at 7-furlongs over the main track. The Juddmote homebred was an underwhelming third on debut and is almost certain to get over bet, but does not meet the strongest group. I will include her, as well as a pair of others. First-time starter #9 Pharoah’s Affair intrigues. The Ontario-bred is a three-quarters sister to 2021 Gotham Stakes winner Weyburn and attracts Luis Saez. She appears live at double-digits to kick off her career.Race 7:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 4 Bembridge Ledge; 1 Pretty ShyBackups: 6 Acheron; 2 American PopstarForecast: I had a hard time getting past the logicals in this non-winners of two event over the grass, but do prefer a pair of fillies to 3-1-ML favorite #2 American Popstar. #4 Bembridge Lane should make the lead. She did two-back in Tampa and lost by a nose. Luis Saez was aboard her lone victory and is back for the first time since. #1 Pretty Shy also makes her second start of the form cycle. She chased a lone speed winner to the wire in her 2026 debut and should benefit from her inside draw.Race 8:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 3 Sound of the Beast; 6 EndrickBackups: NoneForecast: I will go two-deep in this open $6250 claimer that lacks early speed. #3 Sound of the Beast could be the one to take advantage. The Florida-bred has been popular at the claim box of late. He was claimed out of his last race at this level by trainer Ronald Coy after finishing second at 6.5-furlongs. The son of Big Beast was beaten to the lead that day by the eventual winner, but should make the front here under jockey Edwin Gonzalez. If he is unable to shake loose early, I like the chances of 5-2-favorite #6 Endrick to run him down late. The 4YO gelding should appreciate getting off the inside and taking on lesser after setting the pace from his rail draw on February 14. The outside post should give Edgard Zayas options after the break.Race 9:Grade: BMain Ticket: 7 MintyBackups: NoneForecast: I will take a stand in this second-level allowance event at 7.5-furlongs over the grass with 7-2-second choice #7 Minty. The Mark Casse trainee has found a home going long evidenced by her big improvement since stretching out to a route of ground last year. She returned off a freshening on February 7 and put in a strong run to finish second beaten just a neck by gate-to-wire winner Wrigleyville. She won her only start over this course and should get a favorable voyage under jockey Dylan Davis.Race 10:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 9 Battle of Dover; 1 Corta Fuego; 2 Jim’s Hope; 7 JayhawkBackups:Forecast: This open $20k claimer at two-turns over the grass is a challenging way to close things out. I will use more than a couple in a race where it is easy to see at least half the field finding their way to the wire first. #9 Battle of Dover deserves respect after overcoming being wide throughout in a similar spot on February 15. He will have to do likely to that again though given his outside draw making him hard to fully trust. That said, he is my lukewarm top selection to close the racing week out in Hallandale Beach.

Sunday March 15 is a day for the horizontal horseplayer to attack at 1/ST Racing tracks. There are a pair of carryovers at Gulfstream Park, including a mandatory payout in the Rainbow 6, as well as carryovers in both retail only two track horizontals. In addition to all of this, Santa Anita Park has a $32,101 carryover in the traditional $2 Pick 6. The sequence kicks off in Race 4 at 5:36 PM eastern time/2:36 local time and includes the featured Santa Ana (G3). Here are my thoughts.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: XMain Ticket: 4 Contrary ChieftainBackups: NoneForecast: The sequence commences with an open $6250 claimer that was scratched down to just three. So regardless of opinion, taking a stand is almost always going to be the correct strategy. I will do so with the chalk #4 Contrary Chieftain. He ran poorly versus better competition last out, but two-back crushed #1 Mother’s Prayer in a race at this level. He draws outside and should be a tough customer.Race 5:Grade: B-Main Ticket: 7 Beef WinslowBackups: 1 Kokosan; 9 Sir PercivalForecast: 2-1-ML favorite #7 Beef Winslow was a much the best winner in his 2026 debut going 6.5-furlongs on January 15. The 7YO gelding has rattled off two straight and has been at his best going a route of ground. He should be tough to hold off late, but I will also include a pair of up-and-coming 4YOs that should get the jump at far bigger prices. #9 Sir Percival will have to overcome the outside draw, but has done very little wrong thus far, while #1 Kokosan should get a far different trip than last out given his inside draw and less early speed signed one. Both can spring the upset with a favorable race shape.Race 6:Grade: XMain Ticket: 2 Cash CallBackups: 3 OotyForecast: Trainer Bob Baffert holds the keys in this $71k allowance at 6.5-furlongs over the main track. The Hall of Fame conditioner has 4-5-ML favorite #2 Cash Call and long shot #3 Ooty. I much prefer the returning Cash Call to clear second choice #5 Thermal making her an easy key on most tickets. That said, the “other Bob” scares me a touch. Ooty cuts back to a sprint after racing last in the two-turn La Canada (G3). If the pace is lively early, this gal should be rolling late.Race 7: Santa Ana (G3)Grade: B-Main Ticket: 9 ResolveBackups: 10 Mrs. AstorForecast: The Sunday feature goes through 5-2-ML favorite #10 Mrs. Astor. The 6YO mare has won 4 of 6 over this course, including her first start of the year back in mid-January. She is the class of the field, but has beaten up on mostly shorter fields than she encounters later today. I respect her chances against this bunch, but I will try to beat her with #9 Resolve. The daughter of Midnight Lute needs to avoid spotting the field too many lengths, but comes in off a pair of head defeats to kick off her 4YO season. She is just 1 for 16 in her career, but belongs in this spot and could get overlooked in the wagering.Race 8:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 2 Cash in Toknight; 7 Big MissBackups: 4 Southern RiffForecast: Two fillies are likely to take the lions’ share of the money in this state-bred maiden claimer over the main track. I will use #2 Cash in Toknight on the class drop, but toss #6 Twisted Humor. The Jeff Bonde trainee has burnt a good deal of money thus far and has struggled to seal the deal despite finding good spots in the early going. Instead, I will use a pair of prices, including #7 Big Miss. The daughter of Mr. Big was the best of the off the pace runner in her return to the races on February 15. If the pace is lively, she should have some energy in the lane.Race 9:Grade: BMain Ticket: 9 Rosa ParksBackups: 1 Miyako; 6 Eiffel; 10 TequillaandtherapyForecast: The finale is a first-level allowance event for fillies and mares at 6-panels where #9 Rosa Parks looms large. The Nick Alexander homebred moves off the rail to a more favorable outside draw after putting forth a strong second off the bench in mid-February. She should get a perfect stalking trip under regular rider Antonio Fresu. For those looking to beat the likely favorite, #1 Miyako could be dangerous if left alone on the front, but it is more likely the race falls apart. Perhaps #6 Eiffel is the one that can benefit. The City of Light filly had no chance given race dynamics in her first start off the bench. A different flow and a race after shaking off the rust could prove highly advantageous.

Miami Valley begins the week with a 14-race card. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (7:30 PM EDT)1-Higher Ground (2-1)-Took over early on in last and looked the part of an 8/5 favorite controlling the mile to the wire. David Miller should be in good shape around the opening turn and then will look to push the button at the right time. Gets a post edge that could be the winning difference.4-Johnny Up (6-1)-This will be the 3rd race in the Ed Miller barn and didn't get a smooth trip in the first 2 starts. Lather Up 4-year-old has some gate speed to use and can land on the point or in the pocket. Either trip could work and will look for 6-1 or better.7-Scares Me (7/2)-The Burke trainee is in sharp form. Moves up after a dominant win from the inside and will need a smooth steer from Chris Page. Likes to race near the top but may have to leave and get a decent seat. Could do its best work late in the mile. Should offer a fair price with this post draw.Race 12 (7:51 PM EDT)5-Boozer (5-1)-Won 2 back versus this kind. Then came back against the same, the trip was bumpy and faded to come 4th. Looks to be worth a swing for a bounce back win at a square price. Will use and fade the morning line chalk (2) General Idea.6-The Devils Own (N) (4-1)-Starts in a good slot, was just nipped in the last 2 races and finished 2nd. This looks likes a main player, and should be out and rolling. This is another that can offer a square price and with a smooth trip could be posing.Race 13 (8:12 PM EDT)2-Regal Escape (3-1)-Won 2 back, then stepped up to face this kind and drew the 9-hole. Will toss last because of being too far back early on. But did finish well, now gets significant post relief, and has good speed.6-Wicked Character (2-1)-Did make up ground leaving from the 7-hole and moving in on spot should help. Before the last start was stuck with the 9 and 8 posts. Not loving the short price but will look for an aggressive steer by Chris Page and could get on the engine.Race 14 (9:33 PM EDT)1-Bars And Notes (3-1)-Beaten odds-on chalk raced better than the line looked. Was 2nd over from the 3/8's on following a longshot. Then had to go 3 wide on the last turn and the trip took its toll. Should have finished 2nd behind a trip out winner but was nipped at the wire. Will look for a stronger effort in the 3rd race after shipping in from Yonkers.10-Dearming Of Lou (6-1)-Bounces between MVR and HoP and when here has been facing tougher. Needs a trip and doesn't have big gate speed. So could get a better journey than from the 8-hole the last time in town, and might be overlooked. The class relief should make a difference and with a sharp steer could can the leader down the lane.$1 Late Pick 41,4,7/5,6/2,6/1,10Total Bet=$24Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES2 Million 1/ST Rewards Points | Colonial Downs Late Pick 4$10 Money-Back Special | Virginia Derby at Colonial | up to $10 back if win bet finishes 2nd, 3rdSCHEDULE NOTESLaurel | cancelled due to insufficient entriesSPECIAL WAGERSKentucky Derby Future Wager | opens noon ET through SundaySunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 10-11-12; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-12; Santa Anita Races 3-5-7TOURNAMENT TIME$300 Florida/Santa Anita Derby Challenge Qualifier | details$40 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $52,960 | Tampa Bay Downs | begins Race 4 | 2:09 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $161,071 | Gulfstream | begins Race 7 | 3:52 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $76,773 | Turfway | begins Race 5 | 7:55 pm ETSunset 6 | $11,950 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 10 | 5:25 pm ET--Gulfstream will have a mandatory payout SundayKEY RACESGulfstream | Race 3 | 1:51 pm ET | Any Limit StakesColonial Downs | Race 5 | 2:20 pm ET | Royal New Kent StakesColonial Downs | Race 6 | 2:55 pm ET | Sandy Bottom StakesColonial Downs | Race 7 | 3:30 pm ET | Sandy Bottom Stakes (second division)Aqueduct | Race 7 | 4:17 pm ET | Jimmy Winkfield StakesColonial Downs | Race 8 | 4:25 pm ET | Virginia OaksGulfstream | Race 9 | 4:54 pm ET | Hutcheson StakesSanta Anita | Race 3 | 5:05 pm ET | San Simeon StakesColonial Downs | Race 9 | 5:10 pm ET | Virginia Derby | Meet the ContendersOaklawn | Race 8 | 5:12 pm ET | Purple Martin StakesOaklawn | Race 10 | 6:21 pm ET | Whitmore StakesGulfstream | Race 12 | 6:25 pm ET | Captiva Island StakesTurfway | Race 8 | 9:25 pm ET | Queen StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXGulfstream | Race 8 | 4:23 pm ETFair Grounds | Race 6 | 6:49 pm ETSanta Anita | Race 9 | 8:10 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHLinda Rice | Aqueduct | 7 of 8 entrants 4-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Fair Grounds | 20-cent jackpot pick 6 scooped by 1 ticket for $251,468.10PUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Saturday Santa Anita Spot PlaysScott Shapiro: Colonial Downs Late Pick 4 Hit & Split AnalysisFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

They are back at it later this afternoon at Santa Anita Park for a 9-race card that kicks off at 4 pm ET /1 pm PT. The card is headlined by the San Simeon (G3) down the Hillside Turf course, as well as a $11,950 carryover in the Sunset Six. Remember, the Sunset Six is a retail only wager with a $1 minimum, 15% takeout, and features the last three races at both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita. Here are a few horses I like most today at the Great Race Place.Race 1:The opener is an optional claimer at 6-furlongs over the grass where I like the chances of #1 Wildfire Princess quite a bit. The daughter of First Samurai draws the inside in her third start of the form cycle for Bob Hess Jr. after losing a tough one by head on February 8. The fact she attracts the services of Emisael Jaramillo adds to my confidence that she is going to be ridden aggressively in the early stages. Unlike her start last month though, she is likely to find herself loose on the lead on the slight cutback to 6 panels. Gate-to-wire to kick off the Saturday afternoon slate in Arcadia.Play: Wildfire Princess (3-1 ML)Race 3: San Simeon (G3)The aforementioned feature drew a compact field of 6 where I am going to roll with one of the horses turning back to a sprint #3 Genius Jimmy. The son of Jimmy Creed has never competed down the hill, but finds a great spot to give it a go. Trainer Michael McCarthy continues to have a strong start to the year in Southern California and retains the services of Juan Hernandez. I am expecting #2 Quereme Pass to go to the lead with the hopes Genius Jimmy can relax just off the early pace. If so, I like his chances of sealing the deal this time after giving it up late going a lot further last month.Play: #3 Genius Jimmy (3-1 ML)Race 8My final Saturday afternoon spot play comes in this first-level allowance at 6.5-furlongs over the main track where #1 Artisma looks tough to beat. The Munnings filly made her first start as a 4YO last month during a major cold spell for trainer Richard Baltas. Baltas has picked things up a bit of late and this filly should get a much more favorable trip from her inside draw after being caught four-wide on the backstretch in her 2026 debut. She has lacked a will to win thus far in her career, but is in the right spot this afternoon. I will single her in the Sunset Six carryover, as well as any late horizontals I choose to play at Santa Anita.Play: #1 Artisma (2-1 ML)

Northfield Park has a 14-race card with the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starting 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-Evelyna Itis (6-1)-The inside draw makes the Beeler trainee a player. Won and came 2nd against this kind 2 and 3 back after leaving from inside posts. Braiden Rhoades should have in play when the wings fold. Tossing the last 2 starts from the outside and looking for a solid price.5-Ponda Diamond (4-1)-Shipped back from Mea and put in an even effort to finish a distant 2nd. Comes back in sequence in the 2nd start in town and should be forwardly placed when the wings fold.Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)5-Maggie Time (6/5)-Left from post 1 and led from start to finish to draw off by over 5 lengths. Usual pilot Aaron Merriman was between the pipes and will be steering this time as well. Starts inside of the main challenger Stay Salty and shouldn't have an issue landing on the point. Will look for another gate to wire score at a tiny price.Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)1-Baywatch Hanover (4-1)-Dropped and left from the 9-hole to finish 3rd against this kind. Likes to race near the top of the stack and Dan Noble could work that trip.3-Infinite Symbol A (3-1)-The veteran is in sharp form losing by a neck after winning 2 back. This field could be more of a challenge but has very good gate speed and should control things early on. Will likely be bet down and Justin Irvine should have the pedal down when the wings fold.5-Two Pistol Annie (9/2)-Annie drops, and my feeling is the price will still be right to use. The grinder has been facing tougher and can be in the mix at the wire. Does need a sharp steer and an honest pace. Will use and hope both happen.Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)3-JDS Chancey Allie (7-1)-This will be the 2nd start in the Troyer barn and showed some life on 3-7. Chris Lems sticks, and this is the 3rd race since shipping in from Hoosier. Could pick up a rare win at a healthy price and should fit well with this crew.4-Alcohol You Later (7/2)-Dropped to this level 3 back, raced poorly on a frozen track and then was stuck with post 9 in the last 2 starts. Last time, landed 3rd off the gate and finished there in the best effort in a long time. Not loving the short morning line but need to use versus a beatable field.$1 Late Pick 42,5/5/1,3,5/3,4Total Bet =$12Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Cheltenham Festival | today’s racesBet $10, Get $10 (Free Bet) | The Meadows – Race 13 | pentafecta wagersSPECIAL WAGERSKentucky Derby Future Wager | opens noon ET through SundaySunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 8-9-10; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-10; Santa Anita Races 3-5-6TOURNAMENT TIME$40 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $141,081 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:51 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $174,379 | Fair Grounds | begins Race 4 | 3:15 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $71,521 | Turfway | begins Race 5 | 7:55 pm ET--Gulfstream will have a mandatory payout SundayLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXOaklawn | Race 5 | 3:36 pm ETTampa Bay | Race 9 | 4:43 pm ETTurfway | Race 5 | 7:55 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHJoe Sharp | Aqu, OP, FG, TP | 8 of 9 entrants 5-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Colonial Downs | trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. | 2 wins from 2 starters opening dayPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMTimeform: Cheltenham Wager Guide for FridayScott Shapiro: Friday Santa Anita Spot PlaysAl Cimaglia: The Meadows Pentafecta Free Bet Offer PicksFrank Caruli: Oaklawn $3 Get Out Pick 3 Play for FridayFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section