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TURF PARADISE Race #8

February 23, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (ANGEL DE AMOUR) (8-5) - The probable favorite, veteran gelding has won six of eleven lifetime starts on the Turf Paradise grass course. Strong finisher got the money by a 'nose' here when facing a bit tougher Feb 6 in his first since winning back-to-back starts late last year. Working fast, he can take another with a 'clean' trip. You should make sure that your exacta bets are reversed with him as he likes to cut it pretty close.

2nd pick: #1 (Runaway Cal) (3-1) - Old timer doesn't win very often as he has seven times more minor awards than wins. He's finished close up in five straight starts here on the grass and missed by a 'neck' at this level Jan 20.

3rd pick: #3 (Barley Twist) (5-1) - Well bred 5-year-old is racing third back off a bit more than four month layoff. He rallied last out to improve his position and was only 1.5-lengths behind 'Angel de Amour' that afternoon. Capable of impacting today as he runs with blinkers on.

4th pick: #6 (Catsnotnapping) (20-1) - No-speed type moves back to the turf following a pair of poor races on the dirt. He'll need a fast pace to rally into, and even then, a small slice would appear to be his ceiling.

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