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SANTA ANITA Race #8 (THE PROVIDENCIA STAKES (G3))

April 7, 2012
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #1 (LADY OF SHAMROCK) - Like most by first crop sire "Scat Daddy" this filly is clearly at home on the grass (3-for-5) and has won her last two turf stakes on this surface, bith going a mile. Training fine for this and the 9-furlong distance should pose no problem for her.

2nd pick: #7 (Indigo River) - Irish-bred filly won her first pair of North American starst here going "down the hill", including a come from behind win in a $75K stakes on Feb. 12. Last out she was sent hard for the lead and was involved in a spirited pace-duel before weakening to finish third, just over 2 lengths back of "Shamrock". She has a flexible style and her early speed is a plus in this field.

3rd pick: #4 (Byrama) - English-bred filly has run well in all five appearances and she rallied to win despite a slow start going "down the hill" facing weaker Feb. 26. Appears to be the type that will like this trip and she's a factor with her best.

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