Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday 3/17/23

Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday 3/17/23

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The Santa Anita Classic Meet continues Friday at "The Great Race Place" with 10 races and post time at 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. local.

As always, check the program for scratches and changes, and monitor the weather and track conditions.

(I will reference Equibase's Speed Figure in selected races, which tells you how fast a horse has been running in each of its races after adjusting for track, distances, and conditions).

Santa Anita Betting

According to numberFire horse racing projections, these are some of the best bets to make at FanDuel Racing today.

1. Alice Marble and Big Summer, Race 6

FanDuel Racing Odds: 8/5 and 7/5
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Race 6 is the $100,000 Irish O'Brien Stakes for older state-bred fillies and mares at 6 1/2 furlongs on the downhill turf course. The numberFire data likes Alice Marble (8/5) to edge Big Summer (7/5) with Taming the Tigress (4/1) a challenger.

Alice Marble is ridden by top jockey Flavien Prat for EPO leading trainer Phil D'Amato. She has finished in the money in 11 straight races with 5 wins including a minor stakes here a month ago as the favorite just in front of runner-up Taming the Tigress.

2. R Heart of Gold and Soul of Midnight, Race 7

FanDuel Racing Odds: 12/1 and 3/1
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Race 7 is a Maiden Claimer for Cal-bred 3-year-olds sprinting 6 furlongs. A full field of 15 runners, and the numberFire data likes longshot R Heart of Gold (12/1) to win, and Soul of Midnight (3/1) and Rhythem On Stage (4/1) to finish in the money.

R Heart of Gold makes his debut with a strong 4-furlong gate work last week. Soul of Midnight finished a close second after leading into the stretch in his debut two months ago.

3. Tea Tree Bay and Marinas Tina, Race 10

FanDuel Racing Odds: 4/1 and 6/1
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Race 10 is a Maiden Special Weight for 3-year-old fillies at 1 mile on the turf. The numberFire algorithm like Tea Tree Bay (4/1) to win ahead of Marinas Tina (6/1) and Carson Jen (6/1).

Top jockeys Frankie Dettori and Umberto Rispoli ride Tea Tree Bay and Marinas Tina, who broke slow and had a troubled early trip last race. Tea Tree Bay has B2B runner-up finishes including the end of Dec as she makes her 2023 debut.


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