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TURF PARADISE Race #5

February 3, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (DEL MAR DIXIE) (3-1) - Consistent sort is stretching out in distance and dropping in class. Speed/stalker rallied from just off the pace to win a 6-furlong contest racing for a $3,500 tag here Dec 22. Nicely spotted this afternoon, mare has won at this trip in the past.

2nd pick: #8 (Lil Barbie Doodle) (7-2) - The main speed, mare is racing second back from a seven week freshening. 'Barbie' opened a big early lead before tiring to finish third of seven, beaten 5 1/2 lengths racing here at this level and distance Jan 20. Trainer Frank Lucarelli brings her back quickly and she's a threat to steal this.

3rd pick: #7 (Scene Queen) (4-1) - Veteran has won two in a row here at this tag and distance. Consistent stalker meets multiple winners today after clearing the 3l condition last out. In career best shape and leading rider Scott Stevens stays aboard.

4th pick: #4 (New Nature) (10-1) - Mare ships in from Golden Gate Fields and will be making her local debut. She has some back class and has won on real dirt once in the past. 5-year-old runs off a nine week break and has a pair of sharp recent works showing.

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