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1/25/26

SANTA ANITA RACE 1

CLAIMING 25K, 1M TURF

 

2 PACIFIC QUEST 7-2
4 CATHAL 3-2
5 EARNED NOT GIVEN 12-1
6 SMOOTH SALUTE 9-2

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PICK: 2 PACIFIC QUEST
His advantage is going to be opening up a big lead early. He has the best early speed and is on the inside with a great speed rider aboard, Tyler Baze. Takes a drop in class after he did not get to the front at 12-1. Was able to win 2 times going wire to wire and both were with Baze up. If pressed early, he can be beat here.

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VALUE: 5 EARNED NOT GIVEN
This one will be coming from far back in what could be a slow early pace. If the #3 sends on the stretchout from sprints, it could create a faster than expected early pace. This one has been consistent on the grass at 1M and is best in the mid to high claiming levels. Both of his wins came on this turf in just 4 starts. Late run.

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A) 2,4       B) 5      C) 6      D) 3
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