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SANTA ANITA Race #9

June 16, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (PERFECT WAGER) (3-1) - Lightly raced colt was taken well off the pace last out before rallying to finish 3rd at this level going 5.5 furlongs May 19. He has some late traffic issues that day or he most likely would have won. 3yo moves from the rail to the outside, goes a 1/16th farther, and gets top billing in this one.

2nd pick: #7 (Iron Curtain) (7-2) - One of two entered by Val Brinkerhoff, this 4yo missed by a 'neck' here May 19. It was his first start in 18 months, and he was a length in front of a troubled 'Perfect Wager.' He worked fast June 8 and is a strong win candidate.

3rd pick: #6 (Old Indian Trick) (5-2) - Tommy Town home bred is listed as the morning line favorite. He's finished a distant 3rd in both starts facing tougher, has early speed, and colt is dropping into a claimer for the first time.

4th pick: #5 (Poise to Strike) (10-1) - The second from trainer Brinkerhoff, he dueled with 'Iron Curtain' last out before tiring in the final furlong. It was only his second start and first since Aug. 11. Colt has worked fast twice since and is a 'live' longshot.

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