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SANTA ANITA Race #1

June 18, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (DREAMY MARTINI) (9-2) - I would like him more if he didn't draw this outside post. Gelding rallied to finish second here going 6.5 furlongs in his grass debut April 2. Stretched out to a mile May, he raced very wide and evenly after breaking from the outside post (10th of 10). Working well, his connections drop him into a claimer for the first time.

2nd pick: #3 (Silent Movies) (7-2) - He was a 'winner' here at this distance Jan 23 but was disqualified and placed third. In his follow up start Feb 20, he rushed up to set a pressured pace after a troubled break before tiring in the final furlong. Working steadily, he has early speed and is dangerous as he drops into claiming land for the first time.

3rd pick: #8 (Name for the Blame) (3-1) - Lightly-raced colt stretches back out after rallying to miss by just under a length going 6.5 furlongs here May 27. By far a career best, it came in his second start since coming from Ireland early this year.

4th pick: #4 (Can't Touch That) (15-1) - Longshot was away slowly and never involved when debuting here June 6 when facing tougher going 6.5 furlongs. Well bred gelding is brought back quickly, stretches out in distance, and has Flavian Prat aboard. Jockey is tied with Raf Bejarano for the lead in the standings. May grab a share at a big price.

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