Santa Anita Sprint Championship Betting Preview

September 30, 2023

The 2023 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) is the sixth thrilling race of the day at Santa Anita Park, featuring an impressive $200,000 purse that promises an exciting showdown among the horses vying for victory. Check out which horses have the best shot at winning.

Date / Track: 09/30/2023

Post Time: 6:30 PM ET

Distance: 6 furlongs (dirt)

Purse: $200,000

Santa Anita Sprint Championship Betting Preview

The highly anticipated 2023 Santa Anita Sprint Championship in Arcadia, California promises a golden opportunity for bettors. Featuring a star-studded lineup, this race boasts a select group of horses that clearly outshine the rest.

Looking at the field, only one horse out of nine has a recent win. Furthermore, five total have recently placed in the top three for those latest events. Indeed, a competitive field will be on display for this event.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

Gain an exclusive perspective on the foremost equestrian authorities and top contenders participating in the 2023 Santa Anita Sprint Championship. These extraordinary horse athletes could unveil valuable insights for enhancing your odds in exacta or trifecta wagers.

Dr. Schivel 9-5

Dr. Schivel has one the heaviest odds here, but is coming off of a third place finish at the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1). This added to his resume for the season, as he also has a win.

So far in his 13 career events, he has six wins, two runner-ups, and three third place finishes. This bodes well against some of the other horses with less experience.

Speed Boat Beach 12-1

Speed Boat Beach is coming off of a win at the Cecil B. DeMille G3 event at Del Mar in December of last year. This will be his first event of the season, so plenty of time to train and prepare.

He has three wins out of four events in his career, which all occurred last year. He has a good chance to succeed and could win with a good jump out of the gate.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Discover the exclusive wagering opportunities at MyBookie for the eagerly awaited 2023 Santa Anita Sprint Championship, boasting a formidable nine-horse lineup. With a multitude of choices available, it is crucial to highlight particular selections that align with your preferred betting tactics.

American Theorem: 10-1

Dr. Schivel: 9-5

Arabian Lion: 5-2

Fort Bragg: 6-1

Visitant: 8-1

C Z Rocket: 12-1

Sir Atticus: 6-1

Speed Boat Beach: 12-1

Spirit Of Makena: 6-1

Arabian Lion 5-2

Arabian Lion, son of Justify, has an excellent opportunity to win. He has a recent third place finish at the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial G1 event, which added another good showing with two wins and a runner-up this year.

Out of eight events on the year, he has three wins, two runner-ups, and one third place finish. This is another great opportunity for him to succeed.

Spooky Express Pick: Take Arabian Lion at 5-2 to Win

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