Opening Day at Santa Anita 6 Graded Stakes on an 11 Race Card

Malibu Stakes (Gr.I) 3 YO, 7F - $300,000

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is poised to get upset by the Santa Anita Derby winner Stonghold but we think there's one more in the field that has good early speed with a solid rider that can beat them both.

La Brea Stakes (Gr.I) F, 3 YO, 7F - $300,000

With a strong field of 11 full of like to lead types a fast pace is expected which could open the door for a couple unexpected pressers.

American Oaks Stakes (Gr.I) F, 3 YO, 10F (T) - $200,000

It's hard to overlook She Feels Pretty who just won by 6 lengths at Kentucky with similar but there's a few in this field that if Pretty can't handle the 10 furlongs could surprise at a price.

San Gabriel Stakes (Gr.II) F, 3 & UP, 9F (T) - $200,000

Johannes is the top turf router in California and has a spotless record on the Santa Anita Turf in this field of 9 but we've got a 6-1 Longshot you may want to consider trying to winning with.

Laffit Pincay, Jr Stakes (Gr.II) 3 & UP, 8 1/2 F - $200,000

Tarantino seems to be the focus with speed and a fast rider but we think there's a couple other overlooked value plays that can beat him.

Mathis Mile (Gr.II) 3 YO, 8 F (T) - $200,000

King Of Gosford is showing a rising numbers pattern but Stay Hot could be the late threat. Get the Complete Digest to see how he figures in this 9 race field.