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SANTA ANITA Race #5

January 5, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (MARTIN RIGGS) (5-2) - Grey colt drops into a claimer for his first since Nov 1. He's shown good early speed facing tougher in three of four on the grass and has been working fast locally for his return. Son of 'Exchange Rate' will be hard to beat in this spot.

2nd pick: #6 (Holy Ghost) (3-1) - Colt is another taking a drop and he also has blinkers on for the first time. Hopefully they will enable him to stay a little closer in the first half-mile as he's been far back in his first pair on the grass. A late threat if that's the case.

3rd pick: #5 (Cosa Nostra) (5-1) - Irish import has the most experience and he's finished 'in the money' in 5 of his 8 starts, all on the grass. He has more early speed than most and can grab a share at a square price.

4th pick: #8 (Studly Perfection) (6-1) - Stretch out sprinter is dropping in class, switching from dirt to grass, and races as a NEW gelding. It's noted that Bejarano is back aboard following a one race absence. Longshot possibility.

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