San Marcos Stakes, Grade 2 (Santa Anita), $150,000 for four year olds and upwards, 10 furlongs on the Cushion Track

I can see a few horses winning this one. However I am going to opt with Decado. He ran against some very stellar horses in Europe. Among these was Excellent Art, the favorite and second place finisher in this year’s Breeders Cup Mile. In the same race was another Breeders Cup contender, Jeremy, and the UAE Derby winner Asiatic Boy. The list goes on. He presents good value at 6-1. The 6-5 morning line favorite is Champs Elysees. In his only U.S. start he was second to Sunriver. I like him second to run second again. For third I like Medici Code at 7/2 who is running very well lately.

1^st- Decado

2^nd- Champs Elysees

3^rd- Medici Code

Tuzla Stakes, Grade 3 (Santa Anita) $100,000 for fillies and mares four years old and upwards, 8 furlongs on the turf

David Flores has a great chance in this one aboard Live Life. She is running very well lately. She was fourth two back in the Grade 1 Matriarch, and second by a nose last out in an optional claimer. Doug O’Neil’s mare Trick’s Pick stalked Citronnade before fading last out. She performs well at this distance. I’m going with her for second. Audacious Chloe with Garret Gomez aboard can pick up third.

1^st- Live Life

2^nd- Trick’s Pick

3^rd- Audacious Chloe