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SANTA ANITA Race #8 (THE SANTA MARIA STAKES (G2))

February 18, 2012
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #2 (ELLAFITZ) - The main speed, this mare by "Tiznow" was an easy wire-to-wire winner here at this distance in the Paseana Stakes five weeks ago and she's now won two in a row since coming back from a three month layoff in early December. Five-year-old continues to train fast locally for the Baffert barn and she'll be very tough in this spot.

2nd pick: #6 (Great Hot) - Quality Brazilian-bred filly finished second last out racing here at this distance in the (G2) La Canada Stakes. She's coes into this with a pair of big "bullet" works and expect her to try and stay as close to "Ella" as she can before making a run. Believe she's the main danger.

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