Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SOUTHERN PHAROAH) (5-2) - Colt heads a field of well bred first-time-starters. Son of 'Pioneer of the Nile' is working fast at Santa Anita for his debut. In the barn of Bob Baffert, 3yo has some impressive works from the gate, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Vinz Clortho) (4-1) - Barn (Phil D'Amato) is having another solid all around year. He has this colt by 'Ghostzapper' working fast, and he and jockey Jeff Talamo win at a 20% clip when teamed up.
3rd pick: #3 (Taman Guard) (8-5) - From the barn of 'Hall of Famer' Jerry Hollendorfer, this gelding by 'Midnight Lute' is working very fast for his first start. His last eight a.m. drills have been local, and many indicate that big speed is present. Must be left in the mix.