Bank on Golden Ambassador, Pepper Stepper

JIMMIE 
STAR Racing Writer 
CHANCE back-to-back bankers GOLDEN AMBASSADOR and PEPPER STEPPER to open Oaks Day’s Reggae 6 after last week’s pick, Spencer Chung’s FOLLOWING WAVE, cruised home in the fourth at odds of 3-5 with Tevin Foster. 
Diamond Mile Day’s payout of $60,312 was reasonable under the circumstances on what was predicted to be another challenging day for Reggae 6 players, who will aim at a $10 million single-winner bonus this weekend. 
GOLDEN AMBASSADOR chased home Juventus at seven furlongs, on July 5, after being caught by I Love Birdie at seven and a half. Returning with figure-eight fitted, GOLDEN AMBASSADOR should have things his way against weaker rivals. 
PEPPER STEPPER, another runner from champion trainer Jason DaCosta’s arsenal of foreigners, simply has no equal in the second, having dismissed stablemate Novio by 10 lengths on last. 
 REGGAE 6 SNAPS: 
JIMMIE’S TIPS: 7–3–1 – (7) Chased home Juventus at trip, July 5, after being caught by I Love Birdie at 7 1/2f. (3) Note 1:33.4 for 7f at exercise and tongue-tie fitted. (1) Closed for 4th on last. Note tongue-tie fitted. 
 
JIMMIE’S TIPS: 6–3–1 – (6) Dismissed stablemate Novio by 10 lengths on last. (3) Second-best behind Pepper Stepper previous race. (1) Set to close stable trifecta. 
 
JIMMIE’S TIPS: 1–6--4 – (1) Gets gate one for third consecutive race. Has speed to overcome draw. Beat Sir Ganga Jamuna from stall 13, New Year’s Day. (6) Can turn tables based on draw. (4) Consistent and light.  
 
JIMMIE’S TIPS: 8--5—4 – (8) Chased Rocket Fire Seb before losing 3rd to Saturday’s winner, Danka at 7f. (5) Ignore last two runs. Sharp at exercise, 5 1/2f in 1:07.4, for new barn. (4) Closed for 4th behind Danka. 
 
JIMMIE’S TIPS: 9–4–12– (9) Disputed lead with Speed On Wheels before both overhauled by Shelly The Rocket out straight. (4) Ignore last run out straight from gate one. (12) Ignore run among open claimers. 
 
JIMMIE’S TIPS: 4–1--2 – (4) Disputed lead with Press Conference and flattened off turn, both giving way to Wayne’s Princess at 7f. (1) Flew inside on last for 2nd behind Sippin On Sunshine. (2) Back at familiar barn.  
 
REGGAE 6 
Race 1: 7 
Race 2: 6 
Race 3: 1, 4, 6 
Race 4: 4, 5, 8 
Race 5: 4, 9, 12 
Race 6: 1, 2, 4 
TOTAL: $810 
 
TWILIGHT 6 
Race 5: 4, 9, 12 
Race 6: 1, 2, 4 
Race 7: 6 
Race 8: 2 
Race 9: 2, 4, 5 
Race 10: 11, 12, 13 
TOTAL: $810 
 
BONUS BETS 
KETCH 9 
Race 2: 6 
Race 3: 1, 4, 6 
Race 4: 4, 5, 8 
Race 5: 4, 9, 12 
Race 6: 1, 2, 4 
Race 7: 6 
Race 8: 2 
Race 9: 2, 4, 5 
Race 10: 11, 12, 13 
TOTAL: $1,080 
 
BEST THREE 
Race 2: Pepper Stepper 
Race 7: Desert of Malibu 
Race 8: Dream Catcher 
 
OUTSIDER:
Race 4: Lockdown