The article provides consensus horse racing picks for Santa Anita thoroughbred races on Friday, April 17, 2026, compiled by handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti, and Mark Ratzky. For easier viewing on mobile devices, a link to the consensus picks spreadsheet is provided.

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