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SANTA ANITA Race #9 (THE PALOS VERDES STAKES (G2))

January 19, 2019
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ROY H) (7-5) - Last year's sprint champ makes his 2019 debut in this spot. Old timer was an easy winner of the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Churchill Downs Nov. 3 and will be seeking a repeat in this G2 contest. This 7yo has won 4-of-6 locally, is 6-for-10 at this distance, and has a fine series of works on view.

2nd pick: #5 (Conquest Tsunami) (5-1) - Another 7yo, he's from the same barn (Peter Miller) as 'Roy H'. He's switching from turf to dirt for this attempt, is quick from the gate, and should be involved most of the way.

3rd pick: #4 (St Joe Bay) (6-1) - He's become a much better horse since trainer John Sadler claimed him for $62,500 here in late May. A veteran speed/stalker, he's done some fine things locally (12-3-5-2) and should factor in this spot.

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