Sunday Santa Anita $2 Pick 6 Mandatory Payout with Carryover

In The Money Media Network28mApril 5, 2026

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On this Easter Sunday special episode of the In The Money Media Network, hosts Jackson Mead and Ryan Anderson dive into the Santa Anita Pick 6 with a $97,000 mandatory payout and carryover, marking the final day of the spring meet. The duo breaks down each leg of the pick six, offering detailed handicapping insights across a mix of first-time starters, class drops, and horses returning from layoffs. They highlight key contenders like the speed-focused Goji in race five, the tactical Belly Up in race six, and the promising Daria in the Providencia Stakes. For the final race, they debate between Inbox and Abigail, with a strong lean toward Fire Mountain as a single in the last leg. The conversation is energetic and candid, blending insider knowledge, morning-line analysis, and real-time strategy, all while celebrating the excitement of closing-day betting with a massive carryover. The hosts also tease upcoming Kentucky Derby coverage, setting the stage for the next major racing event.

Key Takeaways
1

Focus on early speed in race five with Goji as a top pick due to outside draw and strong morning works.

2

Use Belly Up in race six for his rail draw and potential to control the pace, despite a poor record.

3

In the Providencia Stakes (race eight), single Daria or Inbox depending on Abigail’s status, as both are strong contenders with recent form.

4

In the final race, single Fire Mountain due to class drop and strong recent performance, especially if Abigail scratches.

5

Always consider the 20-1+ long shots like seven chasing money or 21-1 wins of freedom when chasing carryover payouts.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Easter Sunday Pick 6 Special: Mandatory Payout at Santa Anita

Nice pick six carryover. Closing day. Everybody... hopefully are enjoying their holiday today.

Highlight
2:00
3 min

Race 5: First-Time Starters & Speed Focus

The hosts analyze race five, a five-and-a-half-furlong state-bred race with multiple first-time starters. They debate the rail-drawn Krista McAuliffe, favoring Goji for her speed and outside draw, while also considering the long-shot potential of the 20-1 morning-line favorite, seven.

5:00
5 min

Race 6: Tactical Plays & Fresh Faces

The discussion turns to race six, a six-furlong turf claimer. The hosts favor smart code and Gregory's Pride as top contenders, with Jackson highlighting Belly Up’s rail draw and potential to control the pace. They also consider Kimmerer as a long-shot backup.

10:00
5 min

Race 7: First-Time Starters & Morning Works

With limited works data due to San Luis Rey training, the hosts rely on morning-line pricing and pedigree. They highlight the nine, Darn Good Dancer, for her recent sharp works and outside draw, and the one, Silencio, for her blinker debut and strong company in workouts.

15:00
5 min

Race 8: Providencia Stakes – The Key Leg

I do think she's primed and ready for this one. I'm with Jackson on the pace scenario where I think the four wide like the West is going to be towards the front end.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
The fact that the gentleman above me does not have J.J. Hernandez in the last race at Santa Anita only makes me more confident because he's going to curse J.J.'s name.
Jackson Mead27:28
Viral: 88.0
Nice pick six carryover. Closing day. Everybody... hopefully are enjoying their holiday today.
Jackson Mead28:02
Viral: 85.0
I'm going to single it here, and I'm going to single the six magpies in this spot. It's just one of those races where you got to – I feel like you got to plant a flag.
Jackson Mead24:19
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

Jackson MeadRyan Anderson
Topics Discussed
Pick Six Strategy95%Closing Day Betting92%Mandatory Payout Racing90%Pace and Track Position88%Jockey and Equipment Changes85%Long Shot Value82%First-Time Starter Analysis80%Class Drops and Claiming Races75%
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Santa Anita

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Pick 6

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Ryan Anderson

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15xPositive

Jackson Mead

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12xPositive

Daria

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8xPositive

Inbox

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7xPositive

Abigail

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6xNeutral

Belly Up

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6xPositive

Phil D'Amato

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6xPositive

406 Creed

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5xPositive

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