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SANTA ANITA Race #4

March 17, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (LUCY DE) (5-2) - Lightly-raced and improving, she's improved since trainer Mike Puype switched her to the turf. 4-year-old missed by a 'head' here going a mile at this level Feb 15. A career best so far, she'll be tough if able to handle this tricky down the hill 6.5-furlong distance.

2nd pick: #3 (Silver Starlight) (8-1) - Longshot bobbled at the break and improved a bit during the running here at this level and distance March 3. It was her first since late January of 2015 and grey filly may have needed the start anyway. 4-year-old is dangerous with a clean beginning.

3rd pick: #7 (Algorhythmic) (3-1) - 4-year-old rallied to miss by a 'nose' when debuting at this level and distance Jan 30. However, in her follow up race Feb 25 she had all sorts of issues when switched to the dirt. Back on the grass and she should factor in this spot.

4th pick: #8 (Rebarules Again) (5-1) - Very lightly-raced filly was beaten 3.5-lengths racing here at this distance facing open company Feb 6. Only her second start, it was her first on the grass and she had traffic issues approaching the 1/2 mile pole. She's worked three time since, is making back-to-back starts, and Bejarano stays with her.

5th pick: #2 (Lirica Heat) (20-1) - Longshot has had a lot of chances, but fits with her best and mare will be a very big price. The faster the pace, the better her prospects.

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