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DEL MAR Race #10

July 18, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SELLWOOD) (5-1) - He enters off a very wide trip when beaten 3.5 lengths racing at this level and distance June 9 at Santa Anita. Very sharp in four straight prior to that, he moves inside after breaking from the 12-post last out and I like his chances.

2nd pick: #8 (Data Central) (7-2) - The possible favorite, he's been competitive in all four starts, each at this level on the grass. Stalker finished third last out, has worked fast since, and is nearing his best after coming off a 9.5 month layoff May 27.

3rd pick: #10 (Starting Bloc) (8-1) - Four-year-old has finished second in both starts since returning from six months on the sidelines May 13. Well bred colt should factor again in this spot.

4th pick: #1 (Kazan) (8-1) - Irish bred gelding has absolutely no early speed but has improved his position in the stretch in all five attempts. He draws a ground saving post and a fast and/or contested pace would aid his chances.

5th pick: #6 (Henry County) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Rick Mandella, this 3-year-old is moving to the turf while stretching out in distance. He raced evenly when debuting in a dirt sprint May 18 at Santa Anita and is working fast for his grass debut.

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