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SANTA ANITA Race #8 (THE ADORATION STAKES (G3))

May 18, 2014
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #1 (LET FAITH ARISE) (8-5) - The "morning line" favorite, speed/stalker ships back from Oaklawn Park where she finished fourth of five, beaten three lengths in the rich "Apple Blossom Hdcp" (G1) at this distance April 11. Filly has worked fast since, draws the rail, and has gone 3-1-2-0 on the local dirt in the past.

2nd pick: #4 (Yahilwa) (12-1) - Longshot moves back up in class after a hard-fought win here at this distance facing weaker April 19. It was her first victory since coming from England last fall, and beautifully bred filly is headed in the right direction.

3rd pick: #2 (Legacy) (6-1) - She enters off a career best when she set the pace and held down the place spot when 5 1/2 lengths back of last year's Filly & Mare champ "Beholder" in a small stakes here on April 20. Much improved (6-2-1-2) since switching to conventional dirt, and she'll take them as far as she can. Don't just dismiss.

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