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SANTA ANITA Race #3

January 21, 2013
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #1 (TORUK MAKTO) (5-2) - Geldeing has been sharp in his last 5 starts and has finished 2nd in three straight on the Hollywood "poly". 4yo by "Rahy" has been competitive in both previous grass races and is working fast for this. He has blinkers removed, draws the rail, and this 9 furlong trip seems perfect for this "long winded" type.

2nd pick: #4 (Copper Bay) (2-1) - Lightly raced Stronach home-bred improved to finish 2nd at Hollywood Nov 18th in what's proven to be a strong field. Gelding raced near the pace and missed by a 1/2 length after rallying in the final furlong. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #7 (Vantage Point) (3-1) - Beautifully-bred runner has been off slowly in both starts and can ill afford that miscue again this afternoon. Gelded son of "A.P.Indy" did manage to finish 3rd last out and was only 1 1/2 lengths back of "Toruk". The type that can "run all day" and is a threat with a "clean" break.

5th pick: #5 (Great Rising Star) (9-2) - This is start #24 and this long time maiden has finished 2nd in 4 of 17 grass starts. Working well for his first since Nov 30th and a small slice is weell within his reach against these.

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