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SANTA ANITA Race #1

January 12, 2012
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #7 (TO THE TOP) - Bet down to favoritism in her debut Dec. 17 at Hollywood, she chased a fast pace while racing wide and rallied to finish second to a much the best winner. Trainer Mike Mitchell has won with five of his last nine second-time starters, brings her back in less than a month and switches her to real dirt. The horse to beat.

2nd pick: #5 (Subtle Greek) - She pressed a fast pace in the same last race as "Top" and tired during the stretch run to get beaten by 10 lengths. Race was her first in 8 1/2 months and should be much fitter for this attempt. Her two best races came on this surface last winter when she finished second twice at this price. Major factor today.

3rd pick: #1 (Smil'n From Above) - Lightly-raced filly hasn't raced since last July when she finished second in two starts on "poly" surfaces going around two-turns. Working fast locally, this will be first ever on real dirt.

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