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OAKLAWN PARK Race #9 (THE ARKANSAS DERBY (G1))

April 10, 2010
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #3 (NOBLE'S PROMISE) - He ran a huge race in his seasonal debut (and first on conventional dirt) when he was beaten a "head" in the Rebel Stakes(G2) on this surface March 13. Hard-hitter was (3-1-1-1)in Grade One's last year and picked right up where he left off last Dec. He has a "bullet" drill here April 3rd and he's the horse to beat today.

2nd pick: #2 (Dublin) - One of a pair entered by trainer Wayne Lukas and they'll race uncoupled. Grade one winner last season at two he's run a pair of strong races to start his three-year-old season, finishing second in the "Southwest"(G3) and third in the Rebel(G2). Working fast and he draws a good post. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #1 (Super Saver) - Has the rail and good early speed. He exits a tough beat in the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) where he finished third in a three-horse "blanket" photo. Has the rail and he's in the Pletcher barn which has been winning stakes at an incredible rate so far this year. Colt should be in it from start-to-finish.

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