I feel sorry for the guy who was alive to Evening Jewel in the Kentucky Oaks for the Pick 6 on Friday. The poor guy got beat in the last jump by Blind Luck and the Pick 6 carried to Kentucky Derby day. Nobody hit it that day either.

The carryover now stands at $947, 641 for Thursday, May 6. That’s a huge chunk of change and the pool is likely to go over $2.5 million. The card is certainly tough. It consists of races 5-10 and will begin at 2:53. The Super High Five wager also carried for $147,055.

Race 5: The first leg of the Pick 6 is a field of 9 in a $10k claimer for three-year-olds and up at the distance of one mile. Some of the entrants include UD Ghetto and Sir Jock. The latter will be piloted by Calvin Borel. The former ran in the Breeders Cup Juvenile once upon a time, but has clearly seen better days. I haven’t seen PPs, but if my memory is any good then I believe Sir Jock is a nice little runner. Calvin will have him in a spot with a chance to win.

Race 6: This race is a crap shoot. I don’t like any of them. The  race is a  $15k claiming event for three-year-olds and up over 1 1/16 miles.

Race 7: This is a maiden claiming event on the turf for three-year-olds and upward. Miss Nepal, Quiet by Seven, Love That Kitten, and Bharat all look to be in with a shot. I like Miss Nepal and Love That Kitten the best. The latter is a first timer from Kitten’s Joy. His progeny LOVE the turf. Trainer Wes Ward is tough first out. Miss Nepal is worth a look on form and pedigree. The filly is a daughter of Maria’s Mon. Her broodmare sire is Dynaformer. That screams turf and this will be her first try on the weeds.

Race 8:This race is a $5k claiming event for fillies and mares 3 and up. The distance is six furlongs. Karacuda looks nice with Julien Leparoux up.

Race 9: The fifth leg is a 7 furlong allowance for fillies and mares over the age of 3. Bob Baffert’s Kimmyv is doing well and should be considered.

Race 10: The final leg of the Pick 6 is a $10k maiden claiming event. The field is full at 12. John McKee’s Grand Performer will be throwing on the blinkers. This is also the Super High Five race. With a field of 12 and the carryover it is guaranteed to pay handsomely.

So there you have it! The Pick 6 is one of the best wagers in racing and I highly encourage you to give it a shot. You may be able to pay your mortgage off if you hit it. Good luck!