img HORSE

SANTA ANITA Race #1

February 12, 2016
img1:00 PM Eastern
Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ART OF WAR) (2-1) - Mare is taking a big drop in class while switching from turf to dirt. Stalker has never raced this low and 5-year-old has been competitive facing better on the dirt in the past. She meets a weak looking group and looks to only have one serious rival.

2nd pick: #2 (Appealing Lady) (7-5) - The probable favorite, she's finished second in two of three since dropping down to this $20,000 claiming price. Stalker ran second here going a bit farther Jan 7 in her first with blinkers on. 4-year-old is stringing starts together following several layoffs and is an obvious win candidate.

3rd pick: #4 (Comealongwithme) (5-1) - Long time maiden raced both wide and even here at this level going 6-furlongs Jan 28. It was her first start since early March of 2015 and only her 2nd ever on real dirt. Trainer Neil French brings her back quickly and stretches her out in distance.

4th pick: #1 (Katy's Plum) (10-1) - Mare has absolutely no early speed, but generally passes some during the stretch run. The type that can run all day, she may grab a minor award at a square price.

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING

Get my free Horse picks and predictions.

Join 409,393 Subscribers!