Saturday Stakes Picks: Damon’s Mound Tops Gulfstream, May Day Ready Offers Value at Santa Anita

Churchill Downs Race 10 Roxelena Stakes

4 Lotsandlotsofcandy exits from a disappointing 4th place finish while sprinting on the turf in a local Stakes race at the Fair Grounds. Mare gets back on her preferred surface,distance and Venue. Gal has won 2 of 3 with a placing here at Churchill and enters here off 3 straight bullets. Top Pick

6 Zeitlos is closer type who just might get an ideal fast early pace scenario. He disappointed in his return off a layoff but this daughter of Curlin is a Grade 2 winner and has run well second off the bench in the past. Win Contender 

2 Jersey Pearl is another in here who does her best running at Churchill. Don’t Ignore 

Selections 4-6-2-7

Gulfstream Park Race 10 FHBPA Sprint Stakes

8 Damon’s Mound has won his last three races when running in Stake races versus Florida Breds. He’s training lights out since his victory on the West Coast of Florida.Top Pick

1 Classic of Course lacks early speed but does have the best late pace numbers of this group. He sports some of the quickest times in last quarter mile of his previous races and should relish the extra half furlong today. Win Contender 

6 Flood Zone is a lightly raced 4 year old with plenty of upside. Colt was last seen finishing a good third versus today’s morning line favorite. Colt could move forward off that effort as he makes his third start of the form cycle. Major Threat

Selections 8-1-6-3

Oaklawn Park Race 10 Dig A Diamond Stakes

1 Standoutsensation has been holding her own versus some very salty runners in Graded Stakes competition. Mare gets some much needed class relief in here and should be on or near the lead in the early stages of this 200k Stakes race. Gal just seems a cut above her rivals in here today. Top Pick

3 Queen’s Martini has been strictly a sprinter in her 12 lifetime races. She tries 2 turns for second time in her career. Her lone start at a mile was a good 4th versus stiff Grade 2 competition. I love the 10-1 morning line on this gal. Live Longshot 

7 Runninginmyshoes made her Oaklawn Park debut a winning one when she took a group of Allowance /Optional 62.5k2X foes gate to wire. She might have have to work a bit harder today to get the leadastheres plenty of speed to her inside. She’s a 7 time winner in 21 lifetime starts and a perfect 3-3  at this distance. Win Contender 

Selections 1-3-7-2

Santa Anita Race 9 Royal Heroine Stakes

5 May Day Ready runs for new barn after shipping in via the East Coast. She’s a Grade 2 winner who hasn’t gotten the best trips of late. Trainer Richard Mandella does well with newbies to his stable and this one offers a sweet value at the 9-2 morning line. Top Pick

8 Take a Breath exits from a nose victory in the Grade 3 Santa Ana. She cuts back today in distance which is a concern but she does sport a win at this mile distance. Win Contender 

7 Watchtower has been a bit inconsistent but when she shows up she can make some noise. Don’t Ignore

Selections 5-8-7-9

TODAY’S MOST LIKELY WINNER 

Gulfstream Park Race 10 

#8 Damon’s Mound

TODAY’S TOP VALUE PLAY 

Santa Anita Race 9

#5 May Day Ready (9-2)