- **Q: What is the Pick 6?
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Horse Racing / Expert Picks
Santa Anita Park is set for an exciting Saturday with a $78,330 double carryover in the Pick 6, offering horseplayers a chance at a significant payout on California Cup Day. Expert Scott Shapiro breaks down each race in the sequence, provid...
This analysis focuses on the Pick 6 sequence at Santa Anita, offering a race-by-race breakdown:
**Race 4:** A low-level maiden claimer where #1 Remember April, #3 Om Time Gal, and #8 Smokin Hot Chick are the main contenders due to a lack of other standouts.
**Race 5:** The Unusual Heat Turf Classic sees Shapiro taking on the morning line favorite, #8 Vodka Vodka, favoring #2 Mr. Disrespectful and #6 Call Me Sir. The two faced off in a state-bred first-level allowance event at Del Mar in late November and it was Mr. Disrespectful getting his nose down at the wire despite being hemmed in much of the stretch drive. Call Me Sir may benefit more from the stretch out to 9-panels.
**Race 6:** In this state-bred allowance, Shapiro looks beyond the favorite, #6 Titantic Thompson, highlighting #4 Mr. Machupicchu and #7 Horizon Wildcat as strong value plays. Horizon Wildcat comes into this spot in the best form of his career after battling along the inside at Los Alamitos and tiring last month.
**Race 7:** The Cal Cup Oaks is a challenging race to handicap, with Shapiro suggesting a gamble on #2 Tiger Lady due to her pedigree and potential on grass, while also considering #7 Cashed due to trainer Doug O’Neill's recent success.
**Race 8:** The Cal Cup Derby sets up well for #4 Smoovin Saturday, who is expected to benefit from a lively pace and projects to get another dream run. Trainer Michael McCarthy keeps Tiago Pereira aboard.
**Race 9:** The Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint concludes the Pick 6 with a competitive field. Shapiro favors #6 Tina Turner over the morning line favorite, #3 Grand Slam Smile, citing her versatility and favorable running style.
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