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Winner - 5 runners
1000y
Going:
Surface: D
ATOMIC DROP (5) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 6f at Santa Anita, beaten 3 lengths after being in contention on the turn. That followed a win at Santa Anita at the previous outing. Faces an easier assignment so he can recapture winning form. GEEZER (4) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of three-and-a-half months and looking to emulate his win at Del Mar Turf to kick off the last campaign. Should be prominent. CULTURAL (1) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 1. 3 lengths back in second over 3f213yards at this track (Dirt). Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. ARKADELPHIA (2) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when fifth over 6f at Santa Anita Turf, beaten 7 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.