Anticipation is high on both coasts as Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita gear up for a thrilling Sunday of racing, highlighted by mandatory payouts in the Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 and Sunset Six wagers. With the Santa Anita Fall Meet drawing to a close and Gulfstream’s Rainbow 6 jackpot pool estimated at $125,000.
For many racing fans, this isn’t just another day—it’s the culmination of weeks of strategy, streaks, and near-misses. Sunday’s dual-venue bonanza unites the East and West Coasts, a rare connection that continues to bring the sport’s community together.
Multi-Race Action Across Two Coasts
Both the Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 and Sunset Six wagers carry a $1 base and a low 15-percent takeout, making them a favorite among serious handicappers chasing big returns.
The Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 kicks off at Gulfstream Park with Race 7, a competitive mile maiden special weight for 3-year-olds and up on turf featuring a field of 10. The sequence then jumps to Santa Anita, where Bob Baffert’s Midland Money headlines Race 3 after a Saratoga appearance in the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1).
The third leg returns to Gulfstream’s Race 9, where Royally Blue, the 5-2 morning-line favorite, seeks a fourth victory from six starts. The final leg unfolds at Santa Anita Race 4, a maiden special weight on turf for 2-year-old fillies, with Tiz Grace (9-5) looking to convert recent near-misses into a win.
Sunset Six Headlines Santa Anita’s Closing Day
The Sunset Six, linking the final three races at each track, offers another golden chance. Gulfstream’s Race 8 sees Secret Empire (9-5) attempting his third win in four starts, followed by the shared Race 9 feature and a wide-open $25,000 maiden claimer in Race 10.
On the Santa Anita side, the $100,000 Autumn Miss Stakes (G3) opens the sequence, where Slick (Phil D’Amato) tops the after an impressive comeback win. In Race 9, Wound Up (3-1) looks to rebound after a pair of graded stakes setbacks, while the finale, a 6½-furlong turf dash for fillies and mares, promises a photo-finish field of ten.
Rainbow 6 Jackpot Adds to the Excitement
Adding to the buzz, Gulfstream Park’s Rainbow 6 jackpot pool is estimated at $125,000 after remaining unsolved for five consecutive race days. The 20-cent wager, which begins with Race 5 on Sunday, starts with a turf sprint featuring Xy Speed, the reliable 8-5 favorite known for his 14 wins from 29 starts at five furlongs.
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