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SANTA ANITA Race #5 (THE ROYAL HEROINE STAKES (G2))

April 6, 2019
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (VASILIKA) (6-5) - The probable heavy favorite, she's won 11 of her last 13 starts and is nine for 10 lifetime on the Santa Anita grass course. This strong finisher has beaten many groups tougher than this and she should be victorious again today.

2nd pick: #2 (Ms Bad Behavior) (4-1) - She has more early speed than 'Vasilika' and has finished 2nd and 3rd to her in her last two attempts. She was 1.5 lengths behind her Jan. 21, then almost three back of her Feb. 23. I believe she has the best chance at a possible upset.

3rd pick: #4 (Cordiality) (20-1) - This longshot moves way up in class while stretching out in distance in her first following a Tim Yakteen claim for $62,500 Feb. 18. The 6yo Cal-bred likes this trip (11-4-3-1) and may grab a share at a big price.

4th pick: #3 (Meal Ticket) (8-1) - Mare ships back from Golden Gate Fields where she finished 4th facing weaker as the favorite March 15. I don't believe she cared for the Tapeta surface, and clearly turf is her preferred footing.

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