Santa Anita 1/14/17 (also Oaklawn Park for 1/14/17 link in signature below)
RACE 1 OPT CLM 40K, 1M 1/8 DIRT (12:30)
3 BACKINTHEACADEMY 20-1
10 LADY PAMELA 5-1
8 PLACE DES VOSGES 4-1
2 SHAZARA 6-1
PICK: 3 BACKINTHEACADEMY (20-1)
With the race off the turf and the scratches in here, this filly makes some sense. Could be the controlling speed if this rider wants to send again, like she did last time in the solid runner-up at LRC. It was her 2nd big effort in her last 3 starts. Rider has ridden her 7 straight. In very good form right now.
VALUE: 10 LADY PAMELA (5-1)
Great ride by Desormeaux to get her up last out as the 2-1 favorite. She sat behind a fast pace and rolled in the lane. Was 2nd in the 2 back race and far clear of 3rd. Dam won 1.8 million. Should handle the move to the dirt again here. Sits right up near the pace here.
A) 3,10 B) 2,8 C) 11
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