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SANTA ANITA Race #1

January 19, 2020
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (BELLA CHICA) (5-2) - She's been on the sidelines since missing by a 1/2 length debuting here at this level going 6.5 furlongs on the grass Jan 11. Well backed that day (7-2), she's training steadily and gets a slight edge if ready.

2nd pick: #7 (Love Not War) (6-1) - Home bred tired badly while racing 'hard to handle' going a mile at this level on the Del Mar turf Nov 17. She had finished 3rd sprinting here in her prior attempt Oct 13 and can factor if that effort is repeatable.

3rd pick: #3 (Rosey Sky) (2-1) - Heavily bet (2-1) debuting here in a 5 furlong grass sprint May 11, she set a brisk pace but lost all chance when she bore out approaching the stretch. Unraced since, she's now a 5yo mare making only her 2nd start, so there are obvious issues. A tough call at a short price.

4th pick: #4 (Into Rissa) (3-1) - Mare is making her attempt 24 in search of her maiden win. She tries hard each time and has picked up 14 minor awards along the way. 5yo has been competitive in both previous starts on the local grass and must be left in the mix.

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