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SANTA ANITA Race #5

March 23, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (WILL TELL) (3-1) - Much improved since coming back from a 7.5-month layoff Feb 9, he 's cutting back in distance after finishing second at this level going a mile March 4. Grey gelding had broken his maiden at this trip Feb 9 and trainer Vlad Cerin has Bejarano aboard for the first time.

2nd pick: #5 (Bitte) (4-1) - Grey colt faces winners for the first time and does so following a Bob Hess Jr. claim. Grey 3yo was an easy maiden winner at this distance Feb 24 for a $30K tag in his first start since Oct 10. Claimed that day by Hess, this colt has plenty of speed and has room for upside.

3rd pick: #1 (Ooper Wallah) (9-2) - Colt rallied to miss by a 1/2 length sprinting here March 9 for a $40K price tag. Claimed that day by veteran Ron Ellis, he brings him back quickly and has his 'go to' rider Jeff Talamo aboard.

4th pick: #7 (Rainbow Squall) (8-1) - Longshot is another facing winners for the first time. Stalker is much improved in his last there starts and can be a late factor if able to avoid a wide trip.

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