It's a mandatory payout in the Rainbow 6 pool Sunday at Gulfstream Park and a carryover of $557,110 awaits horseplayers. Samantha Perry and Ron Nicoletti's video preview here.Also note that today's Sunset 6 (final 3 races at Gulfstream and final 3 races at Santa Anita) has a $19,677 carryover. We've tapped local Gulfstream Park handicappers Ron Nicoletti and Brian Nadeau for a Sunday assist.RACE 6: 1 WISTUCKY moves to the Jose D’Angelo barn via the claim and drops a level after making a middle move and weakening to finish fourth vs $35,000 two lifetime claimers going six furlongs. The barn, 25% with new claims, has Javier Castellano overseeing the stretchout to seven-eighths of a mile. 3 SHADOW COAST is debuting locally for Rohan Crichton in the first start since showing speed vs starter allowance runners at Churchill. The son of West Coast is worth a flyer at a price. 2 BEAR CLAW NECKLACE is stretching out to seven furlongs after hanging around to finish second vs similar quality going six panels. Dave Fawkes, who claimed him two starts back, has Tyler atop the previous winner at the distance.RON’S SELECTIONS: 1-3-2BRIAN’S SELECTIONS: 3-1-2//RACE 7: 4 FINDING CANDY may have found the sweet spot to notch the maiden victory after finishing second behind a next-out winner in his turf debut at the distance. Antonio Sano adds Lasix and has John Velazquez in the saddle. 2 JUBILEE PARADE will try sprinting in the first outing since failing to launch a rally in his mile and a sixteenth debut on the Aqueduct turf. Bill Mott adds Lasix on the son of Kingsman, who is bred to like the shorter distance. 6 BURNING BRIDGES is a $250,000 son of Not This Time debuting for trainer Mark Casse with Lasix and a solid work tab showing. Edgard Zayas rides.RON’S SELECTIONS: 4-2-6BRIAN’S SELECTIONS: 6-2-4//RACE 8: 3 STEEZE is making the usually fruitful third start of his current form cycle after dueling throughout in a swiftly run race at the distance where he finished a game second – beaten a neck. Riley Mott has Edgard Zayas named to ride. 2 STATESMAN should be primed and ready to offer more after returning from a 9-month layoff to finish a duel for the lead third behind the top choice. Shug McGaughey reunites the son of Constitution with John Velazquez. 1 ONLY IN AMERICA has trained forwardly at Palm Beach Downs in preparation for the first start since finishing second to repeat winner Accelerize at this level and distance in December. Todd Pletcher is 19% with the layoff.RON’S SELECTIONS: 3-2-1BRIAN’S SELECTIONS: 2-3-1//RACE 9: 8 CORTA FUEGO is going back to the turf after moving to David Fawkes barn, scoring on the grass two back, and then coming empty in a $17,000 starter handicap on the Tapeta. It’s the old bounce/rebound angle.4 HOT BLOODED drops to the $20,000 level and cuts back to a mile after shaking of traffic at the quarter pole to finish second – beaten a half-length - vs $50,000 starter optional claimers going 8 � furlongs. Steve Klesaris has Javier Castellano named to ride. 5 FLY THE W moves to the Amador Sanchez barn via the claim and shifts to the turf after returning locally to finish second on the Tapeta. The 10-year old gives new meaning to the term ‘hard-knocking senior citizen.RON’S SELECTIONS: 8-4-5BRIAN’S SELECTIONS: 2-4-6//RACE 10: 9 NIC’S STYLE, who won the Hurricane Bertie here at this distance last year, stretches out after rallying 5 wide in the slop to finish second going six furlongs last out. John Velazquez rides the consistent daughter of Uncaptured (11-7-3-0). 8 ECLATANT, who won the Grade 3 Forward Gal here last February, returns with Lasix added after ending her summer campaign with a couple of poor showings vs stakes competition. Brad Cox is a strong 24% with the layoff. 7 PLEASANT EMBRACE has never been beaten locally (2-2-0-0), is 2 for 3 at the distance, and training sharply for Kelly Breen. Tyler Gaffalione rides this intriguing possibility.RON’S SELECTIONS: 9-8-7BRIAN’S SELECTIONS: 7-9-8//RACE 11: 9 PLAYFUL PAL drops and needs to outrun his pedigree when this gelded son Cajun Breeze tries the turf and two turns. Trainer Mike Yates, who has a positive ROI with the surface switch, has him working sharply on the Tapeta. 7 AU NATUREL is going back to the turf after getting undressed when trying $35,000 maidens going around two turns on Tapeta. His performance on the grass two races back must be respected in this wide-open finale. 3 DAVID PEPPERMAN comes off a second-place finish at this level on the turf and that was good enough to earn him the moniker of the one to fear.RON’S SELECTIONS; 9-7-3BRIAN’S SELECTIONS: 7-9-3//RON’S BEST BET: RACE 10 – 9 NIC’S STYLERON’S BEST LONGSHOT: RACE 9 – 8 CORTA FUEGOBRIAN’S BEST BET: RACE 7 – #6 BURNING BRIDGES--Nightmare trip on turf two starts ago--Huge class drop from last grass race--Perfect post for top turf jock ZayasBRIAN’S BEST LONGSHOT: RACE 9 – #2 FAIR HAIRED BOY--Gets back to Tapeta, preferred surface--Router cuts back, meets a ton of speed--Sharp bullet, may be a bit closer early

EXTRA INCENTIVES$10 Money-Back Special | Sunland Park Derby (Race 9) | up to $10 back if win bet finishes 2nd, 3rdSPECIAL WAGERSSunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 9-10-11; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 8-11; Santa Anita Races 3-4-5Kentucky Derby Future Wager | closes today 6 pm ETTOURNAMENT TIME$1,000 Ultimate Betting Challenge Qualifier | details$100 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $557,110 | Gulfstream | begins Race 6 | 2:57 pm ETPick 6 | $23,895 | Oaklawn | begins Race 4 | 3:03 pm ETSunset Pick 6 | $19,677 | Gulfstream/Santa Anita | begins GP Race 9 | 4:38 pm ET--Turf Paradise will have a $497,093 carryover / mandatory pick 6 payout MondayKEY RACESSanta Anita | Race 8 | 7:00 pm ET | Palos Verdes StakesSunland | Race 4 | 3:45 pm ET | Thomas Memorial StakesSunland | Race 5 | 4:13 pm ET | Peppers Pride StakesSunland | Race 6 | 4:43 pm ET | Red Hedeman MileSunland | Race 7 | 5:15 pm ET | Sunland Park OaksSunland | Race 8 | 5:44 pm ET | Harry Henson StakesSunland | Race 9 | 6:17 pm ET | Sunland Park DerbyLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXOaklawn | Race 1 | 1:30 pm ETTampa Bay | Race 7 | 3:50 pm ETSanta Anita | Race 7 | 6:30 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHJamie Ness | Laurel | 5 of 6 entrants 7-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Oaklawn, Tampa | trainer Mark Casse| went 3-3 in stakes racesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMRon Nicoletti & Brian Nadeau: Mandatory Payout Gulfstream Pick 6 Analysis for SundayScott Shapiro: Santa Anita Sunday Spot PlaysBrian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

In addition to an estimated $5M pool in today’s mandatory payout in the Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park has a strong 9-race card set to get rolling at the normal 3:30 eastern/12:30 local time. The card has sizeable fields throughout and is headlined by the $100,000 Palos Verdes for older runners sprinting over the main track. Here are the runners I like most at the Great Race Place this afternoon, including a Race 7 tab that is part of a $19,677 carryover in the Sunset Pick 6 wager with Gulfstream.Race 1:The Sunday card kicks off with a MSW for 3YOs going 6.5-furlongs down the hill where I will hope to take them all the way on the engine with #2 Work. The Calumet Farm colt tried the turf for the first time two-back going 1 1/8-miles over the Del Mar grass, but battled early and tired late before cutting back to a sprint in mid-January and racing against the flow once again. This time, the son of American Pharoah was able to put away the other speed before getting swallowed by those from off the pace. That said, Work should be ready for a big step forward after a race over this surface, an inside draw, and things likely easier on the front end. Armando Ayuso will be aboard the Doug O’Neill trainee for the first time in the Sunday lid lifter.Play: #2 Work (9-2 ML)Race 4:The Santa Anita Park Pick 6 commences with this optional claimer at 6-furlongs over the main track where there is quite a bit of early speed signed on. This should set things up for runners from off the pace, including top choice #1 Four O Six Creed. The 6YO gelding drops in class in his second start of the year after stalking a dominant gate-to-wire winner on January 19 before tiring late. Not only should the race shape be quite different from the plot last time out, but the Jeff Mullins trainee will be aiming to run down lesser animals. I will roll with this son of Jimmy Creed in hopes jockey Diego Herrera can work out a trip from his inside draw. Tie him up with long shot #8 Gypsy Tears. The Cal-bred gets a rider upgrade to Mirco Demuro and should be passing the majority of his rivals late at a big price. If the race plays out as I see it, there could be a lot of exhausted horses in the lane.Play: #1 Four O Six Creed (6-1 ML)Race 7:I am hopeful the pace is honest at the very least in this first-level allowance down the hill because if so, #2 Take Another Card should be very tough to hold off. The daughter of I’ll Have Another makes her third start of the form cycle after being second best to a dominant winner of the Sunshine Millions Filly + Mare Turf Sprint that has now won 10 of 17 races. With a full field signed on, there is likely to be some pace. Ideally, jockey Florent Geroux will be able to save ground early and angle off the rail for clear sailing late. This filly can finish and has a big chance to earn her third career win against open company later today.Play: #2 Take Another Card (6-1 ML)

  Northfield Park has a 14-race card to finish up the weekend. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. It has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a low 14% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:40 PM EST)3-Oberto (3-1)-Steps up but did beat 3 from this field on 2-9. The veteran knows his way to the winner's circle and has taken pictures in 24 of 76 races at Nfld. Tyler Angus sticks, went gate to wire in last and should be forwardly placed off the gate tonight.4-Legacy Affair (9/5)-This mare has been close in the last 2 starts but didn't seal the deal. That was against straight Open company, now gets some class relief and it could be the winning difference. Justin Irvine grabs the lines and should be out and rolling looking for a top of the stack trip.Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)2-Midwind Beachboy (9/2)-Came off a sick scratch with an even effort against $30k claimers. Steps up to battle Open II company and fits. Came a good 2nd off a bumpy trip with tonight's pilot Aaron Merriman at the controls. Looking for a big try and hoping the morning line holds up.4-Lake Charles (9/2)-Here is another who could offer a square price in the 3rd race off the bench. Has battled Open company and raced evenly in the last 2 starts. Will look for improvement with the class relief and Irvine has options with the post draw.5-AYR Balmoral GB (3-1)-Lightly raced 6-year-old has raced evenly against better and is another who can benefit from class relief. Has won at this level before and should be driven aggressively off the gate.Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)1-U Going (5/2)-Noble is listed and he hasn't steered the Stratton entry in the last 3 starts. Draws the rail, and will look for a bounce back effort after cashing smaller checks. When this driver-trainer combines they post 43% winners.9-Sure Thing Captain (2-1)-Using Merriman from the 2nd tier figuring he can follow Noble or the 2 horse when the wings fold. If the Kreiser trainee gets away with a good early seat his presence should be felt at the end of the mile.Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)1-So So De Vie (5/2)-Has been battling better, draws the rail again, and comes back in sequence for the 2nd straight race. Hasn't been in this soft in a long time and this looks like a beatable field.7-Delray Dude (9/2)-Came 2nd versus $6K claimers on a sloppy track and now drops to the level of its last win on 1-11. Left from post 5 with Noble driving, got the top and didn't look back drawing off by over 4 lengths. Should offer a square price with John Ciocca at the controls and drawing outside. Has the gate speed to be put in play and should enjoy the company.$1 Late Pick 43,4/2,4,5/1,9/1,7Total Bet=$24Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVESBet $100, Get $10 | Saudi Cup Day card from King Abdulaziz Racecourse$10 Money-Back Special | Saudi Derby & Risen Star (Fair Grounds) | up to $10 back if win bet finishes 2nd, 3rd2 Million 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Fair Grounds Late Pick 4SPECIAL WAGERSSunset Pick 6 | Gulfstream Races 10-11-12; Santa Anita Races 7-8-9Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 | Gulfstream Races 9-12; Santa Anita Races 3-4-5Kentucky Derby Future Wager | now through Sunday 6 pm ETTOURNAMENT TIME$500 Santa Anita Challenge | details$500 Laurel Park Challenge | details$100 Gulfstream Feeder | details$50 Beat the Host vs. Samantha Perry | details$40 Santa Anita Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $491,020 | Gulfstream | begins Race 7 | 3:20 pm ETPick 6 | $13,533 | Oaklawn | begins Race 6 | 3:59 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $472,755 | Turf Paradise | begins Race 3 | 4:15 pm ETSuper Hi 5 | $14,558 | Santa Anita | Race 9 | 7:37 pm ETPick 5 | $109,648 | Turfway Park | begins Race 6 | 8:25 pm ET--Gulfstream has mandatory pick 6 payout Sunday--Turf Paradise has a mandatory pick 6 payout MondayKEY RACESSaudi Arabia | Race 1 | 7:00 am ET | Jockey Club HandicapSaudi Arabia | Race 2 | 7:40 am ET | Obalya Arabian ClassicSaudi Arabia | Race 3 | 8:20 am ET | Tuwaiq CupSaudi Arabia | Race 4 | 9:00 am ET | Saudi DerbySaudi Arabia | Race 5 | 9:40 am ET | Riyadh Dirt SprintSaudi Arabia | Race 6 | 10:25 am ET | 1351 Turf SprintSaudi Arabia | Race 7 | 11:10 am ET | Neom Turf CupSaudi Arabia | Race 8 | 11:50 am ET | Red Sea Turf HandicapSaudi Arabia | Race 9 | 12:40 pm ET | Saudi CupAqueduct | Race 2 | 12:50 pm ET | East View StakesAqueduct | Race 4 | 1:46 pm ET | Damon Runyon StakesFair Grounds | Race 3 | 2:00 pm ET | Colonel Power StakesLaurel | Race 6 | 2:34 pm ET | Nellie Morse StakesTampa Bay | Race 6 | 2:47 pm ET | Lightning City StakesLaurel | Race 7 | 3:04 pm ET | Post Time StakesLaurel | Race 8 | 3:34 pm ET | Barbara Fritchie StakesLaurel | Race 9 | 4:05 pm ET | General George StakesAqueduct | Race 9 | 4:13 pm ET | Say Florida Sandy StakesFair Grounds | Race 8 | 4:30 pm ET | Stall Memorial StakesTampa Bay | Race 10 | 4:49 pm ET | Turf Dash StakesFair Grounds | Race 9 | 5:00 pm ET | Mineshaft StakesGulfstream | Race 11 | 5:20 pm ET | Royal Delta StakesFair Grounds | Race 10 | 5:30 pm ET | Fair Grounds StakesOaklawn | Race 9 | 5:38 pm ET | Dixie Belle StakesFair Grounds | Race 11 | 6:00 pm ET | Rachel Alexandra StakesFair Grounds | Race 12 | 6:30 pm ET | Risen Star Stakes | Meet the ContendersSanta Anita | Race 7 | 6:37 pm ET | San Marcos StakesTurfway | Race 9 | 9:55 pm ET | Dust Commander StakesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMMichelle Yu: Saudi Cup Day On-Site SelectionsScott Shapiro: Risen Star, Saudi Derby, Sunland Derby Prep Picks for this WeekendJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Royal Delta at Gulfstream ParkScott Shapiro: Santa Anita Saturday Spot PlaysScott Shaprio: Fair Grounds Hit & Split Pick 4 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 after the start of a four-day racing week yesterday. The nine-race slate kicks off at the normal 3:30PM eastern/12:30PM local time and is headlined by the San Marcos (G3) at 10-furlongs over the Santa Anita sod. Here are the horses I like most on what should be a fun Saturday at the Great Race Place.Race 1:The opener is a state-bred MSW event at 6.5-furlongs over the grass and is one of the best wagering races of the day. #1 Troisieme Etoile and #6 Marla Hooch both should take a significant step forward in career start number two, but I will take a bigger swing with #7 Christa McAuliffe. The Nick Alexander homebred debuted on January 30 in a 5.5-furlong dash over the main track and while she was reluctant to load and only ran a bit in the middle stages, it was the money she took that was noticeable. The daughter of Grazen was bet heavily throughout the wagering finally going off at a bit over 4-1 for a barn that has certainly been cagey over the years. The move to the grass and rider switch to Edwin Maldonado both suggest its “go time” for a filly that should offer solid value to kick off the card.Play: #7 Christa McAuliffe (12-1 ML)Race 4:There should be an honest pace in this state-bred optional claimer at one mile over the main track given the presence of #3 Stay in Line, #4 Theresasilverlinin, and #6 Syntax. This bodes well for the chances of #2 Dorie Miller. The daughter of Grazen drops out of an open company starter allowance spot on the grass and moves back to the main track where she ran a competitive third back on October. The 5YO mare has been far from a win machine throughout her 32-race career, but finds a favorable spot for trainer Leonard Powell. Jockey Mirco Demuro retains the mount.Play: #2 Dorie Miller (2-1 ML)Race 9:The finale is a MSW event for fillies and mares at 6.5-furlongs over the grass where a number of top contenders in this spot exit a similar race on January 10 at 6 panels. The race was won by Claire Austin with four probables in this one finishing behind her. Those gals all have legitimate chances, but I was pretty underwhelmed as a whole by that turf sprint a little over a month ago, so I will try a fresh face. #8 Mancuso makes just her second lifetime start after debuting in August ‘24 at Del Mar. The Little Red Feather Racing filly ran a solid second to Tenma that day over the main track and has not been seen since, but comes into her return spot off a steady series of drills for trainer Phil D’Amato. She showed talent on debut and should get a favorable trip from her outside draw under jockey Kazushi Kiimura. Hopefully, she is ready to fire fresh.Play: #8 Mancuso (9-2 ML)

Northfield Park has a 14-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 EST)3-Birdie Said (3-1)-Rolled home by 7 lengths at Mea and the Burke trainee should fit with these. Aaron Merriman gets the nod and when he combines with the Burke barn they post 33% wins. Willing to take a swing there won't be an issue with the turns in its Nfld debut.4-Love That Smile (3/2)-Has cashed 3rd place checks versus better and now takes a meaningful drop. Dan Noble sticks and should be a main player at a small price.Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)1-Evelyna Itis (9/2)-Got on the engine and the lights were on and the siren was blowing. Opened up by 4 lengths, then the tank ran dry and finished 2nd by a neck. Should get an easy lead and Braiden Rhoades could ration the speed better.3-Plays Pro (3-1)-Went wide near the 3/4's pole and then made the field look like it was standing still. Drew off by 5 lengths and paid off at a solid 5-1. Not seeing that price tonight but will respect chances of doubling up.Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)4-Not That Hilary (8/5)-Shipped in from Yonkers and beat this kind in 2 straight races by a combined 15 1/2 lengths. Gets a choice post draw, Merriman steers again, and should be on the point shortly after the wings fold. The 8/5 morning line doesn't seem as likely as a 3-peat.Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)3-Ball Diamond (6-1)-Camera shy mare could be facing a beatable field and should get an efficient trip. Won from this post against this kind, drops to face the same and will respect chances of taking another picture.5-Rock Me Cristal (4-1)-Merriman steered 2 back and came 2nd against this company leaving from post 5. Stepped up in the last start and the water was too deep. Merriman returns here, and this time he should look to get the top, but a 2-hole trip could be good enough for a win.6-Justabitofcharm (9-1)-Going to fade Noble on the 9/5 choice and look for a price. This mare won 2 back against the same and then was hung the mile. Justin Irving knows the veteran, could come off cover and roll by if in striking range turning for the wire.$2 Late Pick 43,4/1,3/4/3,5,6Total Bet=$24Check me out on X!

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