King: Santa Anita pick four play for Saturday, March 7
8th Race
The late pick four at Santa Anita kicks off with the China Doll for 3-year-old fillies going a mile on turf. It’s a competitive race, and with numerous fillies shifting distances or surfaces, it seems best to go deep. In order of preference, let’s use four fillies: SHE’S A BIG WINNER (2), BOBBI GRACE (8), CURLIN’S FOX (5), and SPIRIT OF XIAN (7).
Hopefully one of the better prices in the first legs proves victorious, setting up the potential for a decent payoff.
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9th Race
CONQUEST TWO STEP (4) ran down a classier group when he won the Palos Verde over Secret Circle after previously finishing second in the Malibu on the Santa Anita main track; will also use CHITU (1), who has the speed to dictate the pace and is a classy horse in his own right.
10th Race
SUMMER FRONT (8) was one of the top turf milers of last year, and is likely fully cranked for his seasonal bow, with his connections aiming to make him a Grade 1 winner, key for a son of War Front with long-term sire potential. Defending champion WINNING PRIZE (3) makes his first start since August after a troubled summer campaign in 2014; also worth using in the gimmicks since he is at his best on this turf course; also can’t leave out classy veteran ZA APPROVAL (11).
11th Race
SHARED BELIEF (5) is a single. The champion 2-year-old of 2013 and a winner of nine of 10 races, his only defeat came when he was fourth in the Breeder’s Cup Classic after being impeded at the start. That was a far better race than this soft renewal of the Big Cap.
The Ticket
Playing the horses outlined above and listing them in numerical order, a $1 ticket using 2,5,7,8 with 1, 4, with 3,8,11 with 5 can be bet for $24.