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SANTA ANITA Race #9

January 2, 2011
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #5 (DONATO) - Gelding by "Broken Vow" tired after running a bit rank on the lead last out in his first back off a two month break. Trainer Bob Baffert removes his blinkers today and it looks like mow or never.

2nd pick: #6 (Call the River) - The probable favorite finish a pace-chasing third when debuting facing tougher Oct. 24 and is working nicely on the local surface for his second start. Trainer Carla Gaines drops him in for a tag and he's a strong win threat.

3rd pick: #10 (Heroically) - He ran well last out when dropped to this level and showed much more early interest. Pat Valenzuela takes the ride and this beautifully-bred four-year-old is a serious challenger if he avoids a wide trip.

4th pick: #9 (Outrageous Fortune) - Longshot rallied at Fairplex to finish second at this level in his only previous start on conventional dirt. Has no early speed, but should be flying late.

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