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DEL MAR Race #1

August 14, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SPINDLE) (3-1) - Filly ran 2nd here at this distance for a $40K claiming price July 29. Competitive in all four starts, she's moving up just a bit in her first off a Manny Calvario claim. He brings her back quickly and has leading jockey Flavien Prat interested.

2nd pick: #1 (Atlantic Slew) (5-1) - Speedy and lightly raced, she's racing for the first time since late May. Cal bred set a pressured pace and held to finish 3rd at this level when last in action. Mile Puype has her working steadily at Los Alamitos, and she breaks from the ail. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #5 (Really a Gem) (4-1) - Filly showed almost nothing last out going a mile here facing tougher July 27. She had just missed in her previous start and she's brought back quickly, drops back down, and shortens up in distance. Must be left in the win mix.

4th pick: #3 (Space Cadet) (7-2) - Lightly raced filly shortens up in distance for her first since July 8. She finished a pace setting 3rd that day going a mile at this level. Bejarano stays aboard and 3yo could factor, but needs to improve in this spot.

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