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SANTA ANITA Race #9

April 21, 2018
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Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (QUEEN LAILA) (2-1) - With the late scratch of #7 'Wild At Midnight' this lightly-raced daughter of'The Factor' becomes the top pick. Away since Sept. 30, $250,000 purchase has been sharp in all four dirt starts and both here wins have come here at this distance. Working fast and she'll be tough if ready.

2nd pick: #3 (Princess Ashlyn) (8-1) - Long shot has more career wins (6) than any other entered. Speedy mare is 5-for-12 on conventional dirt and can factor at a square price if ready off a 2.5 month freshening.

3rd pick: #6 (Powder) (9-2) - Calif. bred finished second here at this level and distance March 24. Speed/stalker has been competitive in five straight dirt sprints and should again in this spot.

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