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SANTA ANITA Race #8

June 1, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (PURSUING THE DREAM) (5-2) - Irish import chased a quick pace and held gamely to finish second of seven, beaten a length here at this trip in the Senorita Stakes (G3) May 5. Promising sort was racing second back from a 5.5 month layoff and veteran Mike Smith gets aboard for the first time.

2nd pick: #1 (Casino Red) (7-2) - Another from the land of the Leprechauns, she rallied while wide to finish second here at this level and distance April 21. Stretch runner has a ground-saving post and is a late threat.

3rd pick: #2 (Mongolian Window) (10-1) - Long shot stretches back out following a maiden win here going 6.5 furlongs 'down the hill' for a $75,000 price tag April 15. Only her third start, it was her first of a John Sadler claim. Speed/stalker has plenty of room for upside and the very selective Victor Espinoza is riding her for the first time. Price play.

4th pick: #8 (Medaglia Gold) (8-1) - The main speed, she's been freshened up since March 16. Home bred is working fast, drops some weight, runs with blinkers off, and is a possible danger in a contest without a lot of other pace signed on.

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