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SANTA ANITA Race #7

May 17, 2020
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (MADISON PARC) (7-2) - This $420,000 daughter of 'Curlin' switches from turf to dirt in her second attempt. She finished 4th of eight, missing by just over two lengths when debuting here at this level and distance on the grass March 21. Working way above average, Flavien Prat stays aboard, and I like this one's chances.

2nd pick: #6 (Classy Ruler) (3-1) - A $700,000 yearling purchase, she finished 2nd in her first pair, but disappointed in her latest. Freshened up since Feb. 23, this daughter of 'Empire Maker' is dangerous with her best.

3rd pick: #3 (Crystal Ball) (2-1) - One of a pair entered by Bob Baffert, she's a debuting daughter of 'Malibu Moon' that sold for $750,000 as a 2yo in training in March of 2019. Working fast, it's noted that Drayden Van Dyke, who has had a lot of success with Baffert, is aboard.

4th pick: #4 (Regal Beauty) (6-1) - The second of the Baffert trained pair, she missed by a 'head' when sprinting here in her debut Jan. 26. Stretched out to today's mile trip Feb. 23, she tired to lose by 6.5 lengths. A late threat.

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