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SANTA ANITA Race #7

May 19, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (ALFAREED) (10-1) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill, $710,000 son of 'Orb' was beaten 3.5 lengths when debuting here at this level and distance April 7. He's worked four times since including a very quick half-mile April 21. He gets a slight edge in a 'wide open' contest.

2nd pick: #11 (Englander) (7-2) - Son of turf champ 'English Channel' rallied to finish second here at this level and distance 22 days ago. It was a big step forward off his March 17 debut and he's an obvious contender.

3rd pick: #4 (Jimmy Chila) (3-1) - The second of the O'Neill trained pair, he's back in with maidens after tiring badly in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) April 7. He's on the grass for the first time and has been competitive facing maidens in three of four in the past.

4th pick: #9 (Implicity) (8-1) - Son of grass specialist 'Artie Schiller' was away slowly but made up good ground late when debuting here April 7 at this level and distance. Working fast since, he must be left in the mix at a big price.

5th pick: #12 (Capall ) (8-1) - Speedy sort is one of three entered by Peter Miller. Gelding tired late here at this trip April 28 in his first ever on the grass and it's a big plus to see the very selective Victor Espinoza stay aboard.

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