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Today's race is the California Distaff from Santa Anita, where a $99,295 pick 6 carryover begins in Race 5. This stakes is also part of a $7,624 Sunset 6 carryover matching the final 3 races on the card from sister tracks Gulfstream & Santa Anita.

Sunday, California Distaff, Santa Anita Race 9

The final crack this week at the BC Bankroll Builder is in yet another race for Cal-breds down the beautiful Hillside Turf Course. This time it is for the ladies where I will try #10 Liberation. The 3YO takes on older runners for the first time, which is always a big challenge, but trainer John Sadler is having a strong meet and this gal should sit a stress-free trip in the clear a few lengths off an honest early pace. Her lone turf effort came in late August when she went two turns at Del Mar against open company foes and went far too fast early from her inside draw. Hopefully, she is able to relax on the cutback in distance and move to an outside draw.

Play: #10 Liberation
Picks: 10-4-7‍