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SANTA ANITA Race #4

June 9, 2019
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (BABY GRONK) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he tired while having some traffic issues sprinting on the local turf while facing much tougher May 4. It was his first in just over 11 months, and he's down in class and on the dirt for this one. He finished 2nd here in three straight during the first part of 2018 and will be tough to beat in this spot.

2nd pick: #1 (Pig Iron) (3-1) - This colt was involved every step when missing by a 'head' here at this level and distance May 19. Competitive in five straight, he has the rail and is a danger to 'Baby Gronk.'

3rd pick: #7 (Jen Go Unchained) (7-2) - Lightly raced 3yo has finished within a reasonably close range in both starts facing tougher. Beaten by four lengths when debuting in a dirt sprint April 4, he missed by just over three May 4 on the grass. Home-bred by the speedy 'Coil' is capable of impacting.

4th pick: #6 (Rocket Ship) (10-1) - Blinkers go on this gelding who tired to finish 6th of nine, beaten by nine lengths debuting here at this level and distance May 19. He was nine back of 'Pig Iron' that day, so he needs to step it up quite a bit for anything more than a minor award.

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