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DEL MAR Race #4

August 17, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ZARQUA STAR) (5-1) - He's racing third back from an eight week break and first off a Mark Glatt claim(a 20% winning angle).Gelding rallied to finish a close up third here going 5.5 furlongs for at this $16K tag here July 27. Five-year-old has some back class and has been competitive in all four local starts without winning.

2nd pick: #8 (Strong Values) (9-2) - He's been sharp in all five starts since returning from 17 months on the sidelines April 6. He has a stalking style and last out finished a 1/2 length in front of 'Zarqua Star' here at this tag July 27. It was a career best and he's a win candidate in this spot.

3rd pick: #10 (Getoffmyback) (4-1) - A recent winner here at this level (Aug. 5), he has sharp early speed and and won by a 1/2 length that day to clear the 2l condition. Four-year-old should be involved from gate-to-wire despite facing more accomplished foes.

4th pick: #11 (Sindy's Luck) (7-2) - Calif. bred just failed to hold on after setting the pace at this level going a mile at Santa Anita June 23. Turf specialist was huge longshot that day (39-1) and faces a much better field in this spot.

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