Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Santa Anita Park – Racing News and Analysis for June 5, 2026


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Santa Anita Park — Friday, June 5, 2026 | Condensed Handicapper Report

Clear skies, fast main track, firm-to-good turf. Inside posts favored on turf; early speed rewarded on dirt.

Race 1

Super Ellie (4) is the top pick at 5-1, a proven winner over this track and distance returning for a red-hot barn. Dea Matrona (5) is the chalk and the logical key underneath, with Going Deep (3) rounding out the trifecta. Cameron Slough (7) is a mild price alternative from the outside.

Race 2

Ryan's Girl (1) is the dominant choice at even money in a six-horse field. Theresasilverlinin (3) at 2-1 is the only realistic threat, and the exacta between these two is the play. Bear's Board (6) and Unbridled Scholar (5) are stretch-out options if the top two clash.

Race 3

Eternal Reign (4) is a near-certain key at even money for a dominant barn on this turf course. Wildfire Princess (2) is the main alternative with a favorable draw and a top rider. Stablemate Upcharge (5) offers modest value if running as a separate entry.

Race 4

Jacklyn Lucas (2) is the 2-1 favorite with a quality jockey booking in a competitive maiden sprint. Very Smart (8) at 3-1 for a strong maiden trainer is the main danger, with Blame The Track (5) and Joyful Mischief (7) filling out trifecta coverage underneath.

Race 5

Mr. Leasure (4) is the 2-1 choice for a top barn with a strong inside draw working in his favor. Lord Bullingdon (1) from the rail is the most dangerous threat on firm turf. Enterdadragon (5) at 6-1 is the standout value with a premier jockey aboard.

Race 6

Waiting For My Cue (8) is the day's Best Bet at 6-1, offering overlay value while the two co-favorites Gogotiz (3) and Kitty Mac (4) risk neutralizing each other. Bitter Truth (1) from the rail is a secondary pace option. Single Waiting For My Cue (8) confidently in all multi-race sequences.

Race 7

The White Lady (2) is the 3-1 top pick with the best draw in the field and the barn's primary jockey retained. Mi Confesion (6) at 4-1 is the strongest secondary choice, with Sareeha (7) offering each-way value at 5-1. Ripassare (4) at 8-1 with a Hall of Fame-level rider is the high-value trifecta inclusion in this wide-open eleven-horse field.

Race 8

Magnify (1) at 2-1 is the card's most clearcut single — ideal post, top barn in form, and a condition precisely matching the horse's record. Deer District (5) at 5-1 is the best value play underneath, with Berlin Wall (4) and Midway Lane (8) also worth covering in exactas.

Race 9

Justivar (9) is the 1-1 market leader but the outside post in a 1.25-mile turf field is a genuine concern. Icons Only (3) at 4-1 from a perfect inside draw is the primary upset threat, and Photogenic (1) at 6-1 from the rail with a top rider is the most compelling value play on the closing race.

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