With an 11-horse field in prospect for the 86th running of the Grade 1, $500,000 Santa Anita Handicap presented by Yaamava Resort & Casino headlining a blockbuster 12-race card this Saturday, fans can expect to be greeted by a total pool approaching $3 million, with a mandatory payout, in Santa Anita's popular 20 cent Rainbow Pick Six Jackpot.
On a racing program that will also include the Grade 1 Frank E. Kilroe Mile, the Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes and the Grade 2 Buena Vista Stakes, large fields promise to the order of the day. The Rainbow Six, which will begin with Saturday's seventh race and finish with race 12, the Grade 1, $500,000 Big Cap, has attracted a total of 56 horses, with average field size at a lucrative 9.8 runners per race.
With special early first post time set for 12 noon, the Rainbow Six, which will be comprised of races seven through 12, will get underway at approximately 3:05 p.m. PT.
In addition to a full menu of world class racing, Santa Anita will also offer a wide variety of promotions on Saturday.
- BIG CAP HAT GIVEAWAY FOR XB REWARDS MEMBERS
- BIG CAP CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL (West Apron, Grandstand)
- FRONTRUNNER BUFFET (West End)
- TRACKSIDE DINING BUFFET
- FAMILY FUN ZONE & FIESTA DE SANTA ANITA (Infield)
- SANTA ANITA PICK 'EM (Online Game)
Fans are also advised that reserved seating and packages are still available at santaanita.com.
Admission gates will open early on Saturday at 10 a.m. For additional information, please visit our website or call (626) 574-RACE.
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