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DEL MAR Race #6 (THE COUGAR II HANDICAP (G3))

July 24, 2019
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CAMPAIGN) (6-5) - A 4yo by 'Curlin', he's been freshened up since missing by just under a length at this distance in the G2 Brooklyn Invitational June 9 at Belmont Park. Strong finisher is the class of this small field and will be tough with his normal effort.

2nd pick: #4 (For the Top) (3-1) - An Argentine import, he finished last of four, beaten just under 2 lengths in his No. American debut going a mile against weaker June 15 at Santa Anita. It was his first race in six months after he had missed by a 1/2 length in his native land Dec. 15 in the most important stakes in Argentina, the $315,000 Group 1 Carlos Pellegrinin Stakes at this distance on the grass. 4yo had won his previous pair on the dirt and may be the only danger to 'Campaign'.

3rd pick: #2 (Itsinthepost) (4-1) - With the scratch of #3 'Zestful', this veteran turf runner becomes the main speed. He's banked over $1.2M on the grass and he finished second in his only previous start on the dirt a very long time ago. 7yo should be in front a long way in this marathon.

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