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FAIR GROUNDS Race #9 (THE RACHEL ALEXANDRA STAKES(G3))

February 23, 2013
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #3 (DANCINGINTHECIRCLE) (7-2) - She's one of two fillies entered by trainer Larry Jones and the pair race uncoupled. Barn has her training very fast locally for her first since Jan. 4 when she won a $100K stakes at Delta Downs by 9 lengths. She has a flexible style and is the horse to beat.

2nd pick: #1 (Finding More) (8-1) - Speedy filly had a wide trip last out and tired late after contesting the pace here in the $125K "Silverbulletday" stakes Jan. 19. The race was her first around two-turns, a positive experience, and today she breaks from the rail.

3rd pick: #7 (Unlimited Budget) (2-1) - The probable heavy favorite, she's undefeated (2-for-2) and when last in action she went gate-to-wire at Aqueduct on Nov. 24 to win the (G2) "Demoiselle" stakes. In the Pletcher barn, is working sharply at Palm Meadows, and is an obvious win candidate at a short price.

4th pick: #5 (Blue Violet) (8-1) - The second of the Jones fillies, she moves way up in class after an impressive maiden win here on Jan. 27. Daughter of "Curlin" is improving, had a quick 5-furlong breeze five days ago, and will be long odds.

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