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SANTA ANITA Race #5

June 7, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (JULIUS) (7-2) - One of two entered by Bob Baffert, this grey son of 'Tapit' sold for $600,000 as a yearling back in Sept. of 2016. He tired while wide when debuting here at this level going 6 furlongs May 18 and has worked fast twice since. Baffert wins at a 27% rate 2nd time out and at a 31% clip on the distance stretch. Colt can take this field from gate-to-wire.

2nd pick: #7 (Canadian Game) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he moves back to the dirt after tiring late going 9 furlongs on the grass May 11. He had been competitive in all six previous races on the main track and this $375,000 son of 'Curlin' looks like the main danger.

3rd pick: #1 (Paint Me Lucky) (10-1) - The second of the Baffert trained pair, longshot has tired in all three starts. On the sidelines since Jan 19, $250,000 son of 'Paymter' is working fast, has the rail, and may hold down a share at a big price.

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