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SANTA ANITA Race #6

March 30, 2012
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Top pick: #3 (SMART HOMBRE) - Gelding was scratched last weekend out of a similar spot when he drew the rail on a very muddy surface. 4-year-old home-bred by "Smart Strike" has finished second and third at this price since returning from a seven-week break on Jan. 22 and speed/stalker will be tough to beat this afternoon.

2nd pick: #8 (Kumite) - Excellent debut on Feb. 18 saw this gelding rally into a fast pace while racing wide and finish very fast to come up a head short. Trainer Vlad Cerin has worked him three times since and all were above average. Stretches-out two furlongs and draws a nice safe outside post. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #5 (Gifted Crusader) - 4-year-old was "pulled up" and "vanned off" when debuting in June of 2010 at Hollywood Park. He hasn't raced since, but is in a good long layoff barn (Pete Miller 21%) and this gelding is working fast for his comebacker.

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