img HORSE

SANTA ANITA Race #8

May 14, 2016
img5:35 PM Eastern
Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (GIANT EXPECTATIONS) (7-2) - Promising colt has been competitive in all three starts going shorter distances. Away slowly in two of those, he's been working fas and is trying a two-turn trip for the first time. It's noted that Bejarano is aboard for the first time.

2nd pick: #7 (One More Round) (7-5) - The probable heavy favorite, he ships back from Kentucky where he finished a pace-setting second in the G3 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland April 16. Back in with fellow maidens, he's been working fast since returning here and is an obvious win candidate.

3rd pick: #5 (Driven West) (15-1) - Longshot has been freshened up since March 6. $300,000 son of 'Awesome Again' has some speed and is working fast. If you like him you'll get trainer Bob Baffert at a big price for a change.

4th pick: #1 (The Lieutenant) (6-1) - Lightly-raced son of 'Street Sense' has the rail and is stretching out around two-turns for the first time. Colt was only a head behind 'Giant Expectations' last out and worked a very quick half mile May 8.

5th pick: #11 (Clickjab) (8-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he's finished a close up second in two straight at this level. However, he's now 5-years-old, is still seeking his first win, and draws a tough post. Believe a small slice is his ceiling.

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING

Get my free Horse picks and predictions.

Join 424,075 Subscribers!