Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (UNIQUE BELLA) (6-5) - Filly had a poor start as the heavy favorite when finishing 2nd in a G1 at Oaklawn Park April 13. A major winner here many times in the past, 4yo is six for seven on the Santa Anita dirt. Working fine, she should win this with her 'A' game.
2nd pick: #4 (Paradise Woods) (7-2) - Daughter of 'Union Rags' has sharp early speed and a fine local record (6-3-2-0). 4yo is working fast, is capable of rating a bit if necessary, and is a legitimate threat to 'Unique Bella.'
3rd pick: #5 (Vale Dori) (4-1) - Argentine import is racing second back from a seven-month layoff. Speed/stalker missed by a 'neck' in this stakes a year ago and should be involved from gate-to-wire. With regular rider Mike Smith on 'Bella,' Raf Bejarano takes over.