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DEL MAR Race #1

November 1, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (ROCKET HEAT) (2-1) - Veteran turf sprinter shortens back up to his best distance and drops back down in class after tiring in a G3 grass stakes going 6.5 furlongs at Santa Anita Sept. 29. Speedster has a great record at this distance 12-5-1-2 and has won four of seven on this course. Can win his with an alert break from his inside post.

2nd pick: #4 (Incensed) (4-1) - He's finished second in two straight at this distance. Four-year-old did so here at this level Aug. 27, then following a two month break he missed by 1.5 lengths at Golden Gate Fields facing tougher 12 days ago. Stalker is dangerous from just off the lead turning for home.

3rd pick: #6 (Mr Vargas) (5-2) - Very lightly-raced, he has a speed/stalking style and is shortening up in distance. Three-year-old finished a pace-setting second facing first-level allowance foes going 6.5 furlongs Oct. 5 at Santa Anita. Talented gelding has room for upside and must be left in a three-horse win mix.

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