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DEL MAR Race #5

August 9, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (TINA'S EXCHANGE) (2-1) - The morning line favorite and a deserving one. Four-year-old has finished second in all four starts, two each on grass and dirt. Freshened up since June 3, he missed by just under a length going 6.5 furlongs on the Santa Anita turf that afternoon. Working fine, gelding has the rail and will be tough to beat with his normal effort.

2nd pick: #5 (Milhaud) (9-2) - Speedy 5-year-old has been competitive in three straight, the latest pair of those coming on the Santa Anita grass. In shape and this 5-year-old is dangerous in his present form.

3rd pick: #7 (Mr Vargas) (6-1) - Speedy 3-year-old ships from Gulfstream where he showed fine early speed in a pair of dirt sprints at this level during the winter. Working fast locally, gelding is racing on the grass for the first time. Can factor if ready of almost a half-year's absence.

4th pick: #3 (Zipman) (3-1) - Debuting colt cost $165,000 and is bred for speed. From the Baffert barn (25% first out), 3-year-old has some fast works on view and may impact if able to break alertly in this speed laden field.

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