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SANTA ANITA Race #8

April 19, 2019
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (ROYAL INSIDER) (8-5) - Godolphin owned 3yo ships back from Golden gate Fields where he disappointed going a mile on the Tapeta surface there facing tougher March 21. Trainer Eoin Harty drops him way down in class, has him back on the dirt, and he faces a very weak field. Believe he'll break his maiden in this spot.

2nd pick: #4 (Blue Skye Jade) (5-1) - A lightly raced 3yo gelding, he's stretching out in distance following a pair of even efforts here sprinting during February. Gelding has a fine series of works on view, is dropping 7 lbs with apprentice Velez aboard, and think this home bred is a win candidate at a big price.

3rd pick: #1 (Jonathantoquick) (7-2) - Freshened up since Feb. 24, he rallied to miss by a neck' here that afternoon racing at this level and distance. No speed type, has a ground saving post, and is a stretch threat with a repeat of his latest.

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