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SANTA ANITA Race #8

March 17, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (GYMNEST JADIE) (5-1) - Grey filly tired badly when debuting here facing much tougher going 6.5 furlongs on the grass March 3. Trainer Vann Belvoir brings her back quickly, switches her to the dirt, drops her way down in class, and has leading rider Bejarano getting aboard for her second attempt.

2nd pick: #3 (Turf Club Queen) (4-1) - Speed/stalker chased and held to finish a distant second when racing here at this tag going six furlongs Feb 25. It was her first back off an extremely long layoff (38.5-months) and she's worked fast since. A contender if now 6-year-old is able to avoid a possible bounce..

3rd pick: #10 (Feather Spirit) (6-1) - One of two fillies making their debuts, her works are o.k. and she draws a nice outside post for this 6.5 furlong distance. Can factor in a race with many more questions than answers showing.

4th pick: #2 (Surfing the Menu) (3-1) - Mare is now a 5-years-old and is making only her second start. Away since a troubled debut facing tougher Nov 2 of 2014, her works are fine, including a bullet five furlongs here Feb 14. Dangerous as she's taking a big drop in class off the long break.

5th pick: #7 (Maid Easy) (8-1) - Home bred has nibbled in two straight here at this tag since coming off a 13.5 month layoff Feb 7. Can factor, but needs to improve some for anything more than a minor award.

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