American Oaks Field

None of the 14 3-year-old fillies scheduled to run in the second American Oaks at Hollywood Park is among the more recognizable names in the sport. However, as was the case last year, today’s $750,000 race at 1 1/4 miles on turf is competitive and a full field, so rare in stakes these days, is always welcome. With fillies coming from many spots on the map, the Oaks is a perfect way to kick off an interesting pick six, which features a $1-million guaranteed pool.

-- BOB MIESZERSKI

*--* PP Horse Jockey Comment Odds 1. Fortuitous Victor Espinoza Dynaformer is a 6-1 first-class grass sire 2. Atlantic Ocean Patrick Valenzuela Only member of field 8-1 with victory over course 3. Meridiana Tyler Baze Enjoyed herself in 12-1 Italy and Germany 4. Santa Catarina Gary Stevens Will she be as good 7-2 on turf for Baffert? 5. Star Vega Ron Warren Jr Didn’t run her best 30-1 race in Honeymoon 6. Golden Nepi Jose Valdivia Jr Much prefer stable’s 20-1 other entrant 7. Liska Kent Desormeaux Jockey was 15-1 disqualified in inaugural Oaks 8. Go For Glamour Iggy Puglisi Tough spot to get 30-1 first turf victory 9. Personal Legend Corey Nakatani Ignore Bobby Frankel 6-1 at your own risk 10. Dimitrova David Flores Demonstrated quality 9-2 in Irish 1,000 Guineas 11. Gal O Gal Chris DeCarlo Batting .600 versus 20-1 softer on the sod 12. Welcome Millenium Alex Solis Missed board only 20-1 once in eight races 13. Sand Springs Mark Guidry Probably attempt to 8-1 lead entire distance 14. Achnasheen Goncalino Almeida Longshot certainly 20-1 didn’t want this post

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