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SANTA ANITA Race #6 (THE LAS VIRGENES (G1))

March 2, 2013
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #5 (BEHOLDER) (6-5) - She capped off her 2-year-old season with a "gutsy" gate to wire win here on Nov. 2 in the rich "Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies" (G1). Heavily favored in her 3yo debut on Jan. 21, daughter of "Henny Hughes" ran well but came up a bit short to today's rival "Renee's Titan." Trainer Rick Mandella has her working fast for this and she's (3-2-1-0) on this dirt.

2nd pick: #2 (Fiftyshadesofhay) (5-2) - Speedy filly by "Pulpit" was a convincing winner here in the "Santa Ysabel" (G3) on Jan. 26. The race was by far a career best and this Baffert trainee is working very fast for this attempt. Has a solid shot at a "mild" upset.

3rd pick: #7 (Renee's Titan) (6-1) - She rallied into a quick and contested pace to run down "Beholder" last out hee in the 7 furlong "Santa Ynez" (G2) and she's working above average for this longer contest.

4th pick: #6 (Scarlet Strike) (6-1) - She was no match last out for "Fifty" and with eight starts on her resume she likely has little room for upside. However, a small slice at a square price is possible.

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