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SANTA ANITA Race #4

May 5, 2019
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (BLUE SKYE JADE) (2-1) - He was involved every step when finishing 2nd here at this level and distance April 19. It was a career best, and this lightly raced home bred gets a slight edge.

2nd pick: #2 (Jonathantoquick) (10-1) - This longshot showed nothing when finishing far behind 'Blue Skye Jade' here April 19. It was his first start since Feb. 24 when he missed by a 'neck' under a similar scenario. Jockey Giovanni Franco is back aboard following a one-race absence, and I think this 3yo is dangerous in this spot.

3rd pick: #5 (Friday's At Shady) (5-2) - A lightly raced home bred, he's dropping back down and stretching out in distance following a wide and even 5th place finish sprinting against tougher April 4. He's worked twice since, and trainer Jeff Bonde has him making back-to-back starts for the first time.

4th pick: #4 (Palace Sage) (6-1) - He raced evenly when finishing a bit over three lengths behind 'Blue Skye Jade' here April 19. It was his first since debuting in late August at Del Mar, and this gelding by 'Gio Ponti' must be left in the mix.

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