Santa Anita’s Sunday race card is stacked with 10 races, highlighted by two Breeders’ Cup preps — the $200,000 Zenyatta Stakes and the $200,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship presented by Estrella Jalisco. Add in competitive maidens, deep allowances, and volatile pace setups, and you’ve got a day loaded with betting opportunities.
Zenyatta Stakes Headlines Santa Anita Sunday
The Zenyatta Stakes (Race 7) brings star power as undefeated Cavalieri looks to stay perfect. She’ll face pace pressure from Richi (CHI), while last year’s winner Sugar Fish could re-emerge at her favorite track. Expect an aggressive early duel with plenty of betting angles to exploit.
Santa Anita Sprint Championship: Speed Meets Class
The Santa Anita Sprint Championship (Race 9) sets up as a thriller. Straight No Chaser and Speed Boat Beach guarantee a speed duel, while Imagination cuts back from Graded routes with a sprint figure that fits perfectly. Add in Dr. Venkman, sharp all summer, and this race looks like one of the strongest betting plays on the Santa Anita Sunday card.
Betting Angles Across the Sunday Card
- Race 1: Mav Man nearly won at Del Mar and looks ready to score. Crime Lord is the live longshot stretching out for Miller/Hernandez.
- Race 3: Ole Silver dominates over this track and drops to a winnable spot. Twilight Empire is the alternative off back-to-back wins.
- Race 4: Turf sprint chaos, but Yellow Sun Dress is a proven Santa Anita horse. Invincible Molly (GB) and Tight Squeeze keep it interesting.
- Race 5: Sei Bella owns the best sprint figs and could control a hot pace. Maximun Gold has upset potential at the right price.
- Race 6: First-timers and second-timers collide. Eye of the Smiley has upside, while Booked Clubhouse and Mo Holland Drive round out the mix.
- Race 8: Quantum Innergy just fired a top Del Mar race. Lady Mendelssohn switches back to turf with strong figures, and California Rocks gets dangerous with a class drop.
- Race 10: The finale turf mile pits Slick (IRE) and Take A Breath (GB) against value closer Lila.
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