Multi-Track Mega-Card | March 7, 2026

Your guide to the best action across the country on a loaded Saturday of racing.

Santa Anita Park — The Headliner Card

Santa Anita serves up the richest slate of the day, anchored by three graded stakes and some of the most compelling horses in training.

Race 4 — Grade 1 Beholder Mile (8 Furlongs, Dirt | 1:34 PM PT)

Purse: $300,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares

This is the race of the day at Santa Anita, and it may not be close. Post 4, Splendora, is the morning-line favorite at 4/5 and is projected to run well clear of this field. Bob Baffert sends her out and she draws the most favorable projection of any horse in this race by a wide margin. Post 5, Bless the Broken (6/1, F. Geroux/B.H. Cox) is the logical contender for the place spot, with Post 3, Dazzling Move (8/1, T. Gaffalione/S.A. Joseph, Jr.) rounding out the trifecta picture.

Betting Suggestion: Splendora WIN is the play of the day at Santa Anita. For exotics, build exactas and trifectas using Splendora on top with Bless the Broken and Dazzling Move underneath.

Race 8 — Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes (8.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 3:41 PM PT)

Purse: $200,000 | 3-Year-Olds

A key Kentucky Derby prep, and the projections here are crystal clear. Post 4, Brant (1/1, F. Geroux/B. Baffert) leads this field comfortably on paper and carries one of the highest projected numbers of any 3-year-old in the country today. Post 6, So Happy (2/1, M.E. Smith/M. Glatt) is the logical main rival — well-regarded and connected to a sharp outfit. Post 3, Secured Freedom (8/1, K. Kimura/T. Yakteen) fills out the trifecta at a price.

Betting Suggestion: Brant WIN/PLACE. Exacta: Brant over So Happy. Trifecta: 4 / 6 / 3, 5.

Race 10 — Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap (10 Furlongs, Dirt | 4:43 PM PT)

Purse: $300,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

The Big Cap is back. Post 3, Just a Touch (3/2, F. Geroux/B.H. Cox) sits atop the projections with the highest number in this race and carries connections that know how to win on the big stage. Post 2, Getaway Car (3/1, J.J. Hernandez/B. Baffert) is the clear second choice and figures to stalk the pace. British Isles (Post 6 on the program, 6/1) and Westwood (Post 7 on the program, 7/2) give the race depth, but the top two appear best.

Betting Suggestion: Just a Touch WIN. Exacta: Just a Touch over Getaway Car. For value, consider a small trifecta including Westwood.

Race 9 — Grade 2 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (8 Furlongs, Turf | 4:12 PM PT)

Purse: $200,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

A deep turf mile with international flavor. Post 3, El Potente (5/2, H.I. Berrios/D. Blacker) heads the projections. Post 1, Mi Hermano Ramon (5/1, A. Fresu/M. Glatt) is close behind and offers some value. Posts 4 and 2 — Gas Me Up and Almendares (GB) — sit just behind and make this an appealing spread race.

Betting Suggestion: This is a spread race. Use El Potente, Mi Hermano Ramon, and Gas Me Up in combination in exactas and trifectas.

Oaklawn Park — The Southern Powerhouse

Race 9 — Grade 2 Azeri Stakes (8.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 4:44 PM CT)

Purse: $400,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares

One of the premier distaff races of the weekend, and the projections make Post 2, Nitrogen (4/5, J.L. Ortiz/M.E. Casse), a dominant presence. Her projection stands well clear of the field. Post 3, Majestic Oops (3/1, F. Arrieta/D. Ward) is the most viable threat, with Post 4, Quietside (15/1, R.A. Vazquez/J.A. Ortiz) offering intriguing price value in the exotics.

Betting Suggestion: Nitrogen WIN is a strong play. Exacta: Nitrogen over Majestic Oops. Trifecta: 2 / 3 / 4, 5, 6 for coverage.

Race 5 — Allowance (8.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 2:36 PM CT)

Purse: $125,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares

A strong allowance division with two horses separating themselves at the top. Post 3, Untamed Moment (7/5, F. Arrieta/D. Fawkes) and Post 9, Pahoehoe d’Oro (9/5, R.A. Vazquez/P. D’Amato) are close in the projections and both project well above the rest of the field. Post 2, Pronghorn (5/1, E. Asmussen/S.M. Asmussen) is a distant third and may benefit if the top pair battle.

Betting Suggestion: Untamed Moment and Pahoehoe d’Oro in exacta boxes. Trifecta: 3, 9 / 3, 9 / 2, 8.

Race 10 — Allowance (8.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 5:18 PM CT)

Purse: $125,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

A loaded field to close the Oaklawn card. Post 10, Classy Empire (3/1, R.A. Vazquez/M.E. Biehler) tops the projections, followed closely by Post 3, Publisher (2/1, E. Asmussen/S.M. Asmussen). Publisher is the morning-line favorite and has the Asmussen barn behind him. This one is razor-thin at the top.

Betting Suggestion: Box Classy Empire and Publisher in exactas. Include Post 1, Number One Dude (9/2) as a trifecta saver.

Tampa Bay Downs — Stakes-Packed Afternoon

Race 4 — Grade 3 Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes (8.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 1:56 PM ET)

Purse: $125,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

Post 2, Disco Time (3/5, F. Prat/B.H. Cox) is the heavy favorite and the projections back up that confidence. He’s the most dominant projected winner in this race by several lengths on paper. Post 1, Disruptor (7/2, I. Ortiz Jr./T.A. Pletcher) is the clear second choice and runs for one of the best barns in the country.

Betting Suggestion: Disco Time WIN. Exacta: Disco Time over Disruptor. For a trifecta, include Post 6, Solo Venturi (4/1, J.R. Velazquez/W. Walden).

Race 9 — Grade 2 Hillsborough Stakes (9 Furlongs, Turf | 4:29 PM ET)

Purse: $225,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares

A beautiful turf marathon for the fillies and mares. Post 4, Destino d’Oro (5/2, J. Alvarado/B.H. Cox) leads the projections with the highest number in the race and carries excellent connections. Post 1, Whiskey Decision (2/1, F. Prat/C.C. Brown) is the morning-line choice, is very close in the projections, and Prat is simply one of the best in the business.

Betting Suggestion: Box Destino d’Oro and Whiskey Decision in exactas. Trifecta: 4, 1 / 4, 1 / 2, 6, 7.

Race 11 — Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby (8.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 5:35 PM ET)

Purse: $400,000 | 3-Year-Olds

The marquee Derby prep in Florida. Post 6, Further Ado (9/5, I. Ortiz Jr./B.H. Cox) paces the projections and is the most likely winner in the field. Post 9, Canaletto (5/2, F. Prat/C.C. Brown) is the other Brown-trained runner and is extremely close in the projections — making this a two-horse race at the top. Post 5, Powershift (7/2, J.R. Velazquez/T.A. Pletcher) has the pedigree connections but drops back in the projections.

Betting Suggestion: Box Further Ado and Canaletto in exactas. Trifecta: 6, 9 / 6, 9 / 5, 8.

Race 10 — Grade 3 Florida Oaks (8.5 Furlongs, Turf | 5:00 PM ET)

Purse: $200,000 | 3-Year-Old Fillies

Post 11, Laigina (7/2, J. Alvarado/P.L. Biancone) tops this field in the projections, while the rest of the field is tightly grouped. Post 9, Kokomotion (9/2, J.R. Velazquez/D. Beckman) and Post 7, Time to Dream (5/2, I. Ortiz Jr./T.A. Pletcher) are close enough behind to make this an intriguing spread.

Betting Suggestion: Use Laigina on top in exactas with Time to Dream and Kokomotion underneath.

Gulfstream Park — South Florida Highlights

Race 7 — Silks Run Stakes (5 Furlongs, Turf | 3:50 PM ET)

Purse: $125,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

A short and sharp turf sprint. Post 3, Litigation (6/5, M. Gutierrez/B.A. Lynch) is the overwhelming projection leader, and Post 1, Rezasrolex (8/5, E.J. Zayas/J.F. Orseno) runs second in the projections. The rest of the field is a significant step below these two.

Betting Suggestion: Litigation WIN. Exacta: Litigation over Rezasrolex. Trifecta: 3 / 1 / 4, 2.

Race 11 — Grade 3 Hurricane Bertie Stakes (6.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 5:52 PM ET)

Purse: $175,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares

Post 5, R Disaster (9/5, M.J. Husbands/S.A. Joseph, Jr.) dominates the projections in this Grade 3 sprint, with Post 4, Sterling Silver (2/1, R. Maragh/A.R. Margotta, Jr.) as the clear second choice. Post 9, Roswell (7/2, E.J. Zayas/W.I. Mott) is the third in the pecking order.

Betting Suggestion: R Disaster WIN/PLACE. Exacta: 5 / 4. Trifecta: 5 / 4 / 9, 7.

Laurel Park — The Maryland Stakes Double

Race 6 — Conniver Stakes (7 Furlongs, Dirt | 2:38 PM ET)

Purse: $100,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares

Post 5, Takethemoneyhoney (3/5, E. Ruiz/M.M. Moore) is an absolute standout in this field, projecting significantly higher than her rivals. Post 1, Dwelling Legacy (7/2, Y. Hazlewood/G. Capuano) and Post 6, Grayson’s Girl (3/1, J. Toledo/B.T. Russell) give the exacta and trifecta some structure.

Betting Suggestion: Takethemoneyhoney WIN. Exacta: Takethemoneyhoney over Dwelling Legacy and Grayson’s Girl. Trifecta: 5 / 1, 6 / 1, 6, 3.

Race 7 — Not for Love Stakes (6 Furlongs, Dirt | 3:09 PM ET)

Purse: $100,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

A rematch-caliber sprint with two sharp horses well ahead of the pack. Post 1, Quint’s Brew (1/1, F. Boyce/E.T. Allard) leads the projections, with Post 6, Blue Kingdom (8/5, M.J. Sanchez/J. Ness) extremely close behind. Post 3, Twisted Ride (4/1, A. Hernandez/M.M. Moore) is a distant third but worth including in trifectas.

Betting Suggestion: Box Quint’s Brew and Blue Kingdom in exactas. Trifecta: 1, 6 / 1, 6 / 3, 2.

Aqueduct — The Empire State Card

Race 3 — Allowance Optional Claiming (10 Furlongs, Dirt | 2:13 PM ET)

Purse: $83,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

Post 3, Interceptor (7/2, M. Franco/M.J. Maker) tops this field in the projections, though Post 2, Chillax (7/5, S. Civaci/W.I. Mott) is the morning-line choice and is close behind. Both horses significantly outpace the rest of the field.

Betting Suggestion: Box Interceptor and Chillax in exactas. Chillax offers a slight value play given the odds.

Race 8 — Maddie May Stakes (8 Furlongs, Dirt | 4:48 PM ET)

Purse: $135,000 | 3-Year-Old Fillies, Statebred

Post 2, Galinda (4/5, J. Rodriguez/M. Clement) stands alone at the top of this field with a projection that places her in a class of her own. Post 1, Rina’s Revenge (6/1, C. Elliott/K.G. McPeek) and Post 4, Victory Hall (12/1, R. Santana Jr./T. Morley) are the logical exotic fill.

Betting Suggestion: Galinda WIN. Exacta: Galinda over Rina’s Revenge and Victory Hall. Trifecta: 2 / 1, 4 / 1, 4, 6.

Race 9 — Allowance (7 Furlongs, Dirt | 5:19 PM ET)

Purse: $83,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

An intriguing closer with three horses tightly grouped at the top. Post 8, Protected (4/1, S. Civaci/J.C. Kimmel) leads, with Post 2, Porosity (6/1, K. Carmouche/L. Rice) and Post 7, Sea Vista (7/2, J. Rodriguez/B.H. Cox) just a step behind. This looks like a three-way race for the top spots.

Betting Suggestion: Box Protected, Porosity, and Sea Vista in exactas and trifectas. All three offer reasonable value.

Fair Grounds — The New Orleans Showcase

Race 9 — Allen Black Cat LaCombe Memorial Stakes (8.5 Furlongs, Turf | 4:45 PM CT)

Purse: $100,000 | 3-Year-Old Fillies

Post 6, Indigo Woods (IRE) (8/1, A. Concepcion/B.P. Walsh) leads the projections in this turf stakes for 3-year-old fillies. Post 1, Bohemian (7/2, B. Curtis/J. Sharp) is close behind and offers better value at the windows. Post 7, Aggressive Lime (9/2, M. Pedroza Jr./B.H. Cox) rounds out the top tier.

Betting Suggestion: This is a value race — Indigo Woods at 8/1 leading the projections is worth a WIN bet. Exacta: 6 / 1, 7. Trifecta: 6 / 1, 7 / 1, 7, 11.

Turfway Park — The Synthetic Showcase

Race 8 — Big Daddy Stakes (6 Furlongs, Synthetic | 9:25 PM ET)

Purse: $125,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

One of the standout projection gaps of the entire day. Post 3, Arrest Me Red (8/5, L. Machado/W.A. Ward) and Post 7, Joe Shiesty (5/2, F. De La Cruz/E.N. Foster) are neck-and-neck at the very top of the projections, both well clear of the rest. Post 5, G T Five Hundred (2/1, W.A. Rodriguez/M.J. Maker) is the morning-line second choice but falls back in the projections.

Betting Suggestion: Box Arrest Me Red and Joe Shiesty in exactas. Trifecta: 3, 7 / 3, 7 / 5, 1.

Race 9 — Allowance Optional Claiming (8.5 Furlongs, Synthetic | 9:55 PM ET)

Purse: $102,000 | 3-Year-Olds & Up

Post 6, What Say Thee (2/1, W.A. Rodriguez/M.J. Maker) tops the projections narrowly over Post 7, Ocean Atlantique (7/2, E. Morales/A.M. Meah). Both horses are closely matched at the top while Post 8, Frosty Indulgence (3/1, L. Machado/C. Davis) is the morning-line choice.

Betting Suggestion: Box What Say Thee, Ocean Atlantique, and Frosty Indulgence in exactas. All three at competitive prices make this a solid rolling exacta opportunity.

Charles Town — Saturday Night Lights

Race 7 — Allowance (7 Furlongs, Dirt | 10:02 PM ET)

Purse: $38,900 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

Post 1, Petingas Twin (5/2, A. Bocachica/A. Farrior) stands clearly at the top of this Charles Town allowance, projecting well above Post 5, Falcon Blue (3/1, J. Montano/K.J. Joy) and Post 6, Hammer (7/2, J.M. Nunez/K. Gazzier). Post 3, Omar Comin (3/1, D.V. Araujo/R.W. Brown) is the other live runner.

Betting Suggestion: Petingas Twin WIN. Exacta: 1 / 5, 6, 3. Trifecta: 1 / 5, 6, 3 / 5, 6, 3, 4.

Sam Houston Race Park — Texas Best

Race 1 — Allowance (5.5 Furlongs, Dirt | 1:00 PM CT)

Purse: $34,500 | 3-Year-Olds & Up

Post 1, Clockin In (8/5, D.L. Parker/K. Craddock) tops the projections by a clear margin and gets a favorable inside draw. Post 5, Tom Sawyer (3/1, S. Elliott/S.M. Asmussen) is the next best and brings a powerhouse barn.

Betting Suggestion: Clockin In WIN. Exacta: 1 over 5. Include Post 3, Stormy At Midnight (5/1) in trifectas.

The Best Bets of the Day — Quick Reference

Here is a summary of the standout win plays and key multi-race sequences for the day:

Top Win Plays:

• Splendora — Santa Anita Race 4 (4/5)

• Brant — Santa Anita Race 8 (1/1)

• Just a Touch — Santa Anita Race 10 (3/2)

• Nitrogen — Oaklawn Race 9 (4/5)

• Disco Time — Tampa Bay Race 4 (3/5)

• Takethemoneyhoney — Laurel Race 6 (3/5)

• R Disaster — Gulfstream Race 11 (9/5)

• Further Ado — Tampa Bay Race 11 (9/5)

Value Plays (Projection Leaders at Longer Odds):

• Indigo Woods (IRE) — Fair Grounds Race 9 (8/1)

• Quietside — Oaklawn Race 9 (15/1)

• Victory Hall — Aqueduct Race 8 (12/1)

• Rockaway Reef / High End — Turfway Race 1 (tied at top, 8/1 and 7/2)

Multi-Race Sequences to Target:

• Santa Anita Races 8–9–10: Brant / El Potente / Just a Touch

• Tampa Bay Races 9–10–11: Destino d’Oro / Laigina / Further Ado

• Oaklawn Races 9–10: Nitrogen / Classy Empire or Publisher

• Laurel Races 6–7: Takethemoneyhoney / Quint’s Brew or Blue Kingdom

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