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Santa Anita: Black Tie is best bet on 1/17

Santa Anita Race 6

6 - Black Tie

Usually not a fan of making a best bet in a standard claiming race, but really like the fact that trainer Rafael Becerra is doubling down on this guy. Becerra claimed him for $12,500 last time out and now moves him up to the $25,000 level. The gelding enters today after a solid 5F 1:00 workout this week and adds blinkers and ground for this first off-the-claim start. Look for him to get a nice trip and follow the smart money to the cashier.