Horse Racing News on September 3, 2010

There is a record pick six carryover of $1,597,470 for Saturday's 10-race program at Del Mar, after bettors failed to hit the wager from Wednesday through Friday.

Legislation passed last Tuesday that raises the takeout on exotic wagers placed on California races will result in an overnight purse increase of 20 to 25 percent this winter, if signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to industry officials.

The Oak Tree Racing Association will run its annual fall meeting at Hollywood Park in both 2010 and in 2011, the racing association and racetrack announced late Friday.

Here's a tip for handicapping next year's With Anticipation Stakes at Saratoga. Bet the maiden.

Forget the notion that big races always draw small, select fields. With 11 seasoned runners in the field, Saturday's Grade 1, $250,000 Forego at Saratoga has quality and quantity.

Wickedly Perfect's accomplishments this summer, going unbeaten in two starts and winning her stakes debut, have been a bonus to trainer Doug O'Neill.

The trainer Greg Geier has sent out a grand total of one winner from 20 starters during the 2010 Arlington Park race meet, with Country Flavor scoring an upset victory in the Grade 3 Hanshin Cup on May 29.

Todd Pletcher says the success or failure of Quality Road in Saturday's Grade 1 Woodward Stakes won't impact how he views the sensational summer he has enjoyed at Saratoga.