Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SUGAR SPICE) (2-1) - A nine-time winner overall, veteran mare will be racing here for the first time. 8yo has won has won three in a row and four of her last five racing at Santa Anita and Del Mar. Old timer runs first off a Pete Miller claim (a strong 35% winning angle), and he has her nicely spotted in this starter-allowance.
2nd pick: #1 (Lucky Student) (4-1) - Mare ships down from Golden Gate Fields where she raced evenly there on the Tapeta surface, facing tougher April 2. It was her first race since Nov. 20th, so she most likely needed the start for conditioning purposes. All of her success has come on real dirt (11-3-5-0), and speedy Cal bred draws the rail. Well spotted and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Smooth Talker) (3-1) - No speed type rallied to finish a distant 2nd going 6.5 furlongs for a $12,500 claiming price March 24 at Santa Anita. It was her first following a Doug O'Neill claim and a subsequent seven-week break. The faster the pace, the better her prospects.