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July 1 Fair Racing Picks

Local handicapper Dennis Miller provides his daily insights at the race tracks.

1. Genuine Guy - Had trouble, still ran second last start
 Jim Thorpe - Needed first start off bench
 A Sargent General - Solid maiden score last start  

2. Wavy Lass - Stretches back out, Baze takes the mount
 Alpine Yodel - Back to dirt after six straight on turf
 Saintly Spirit - Price play, barn solid on second after layoff  

3. Morton Owen - Shooting for third straight, easily the best
 Gustavo - Could get an easy lead in this field
 Unbroken Vow - Bottom floor, looking for a win  

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4. One Perfect Karat - Interesting choice for Baze to take
 Harbor Ready - Certainly worth looking at here
 Rising Above - Horse is 0-for-29, but may have a shot  

5. Archuleta - Just missed at same level last start
 Piper's Friend - Big drop, hasn't been running well
 Jameson Tops - Don't see a lot of Bonde 2-year-olds in claimers  

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6. Aunt Bessie - Beat the 6 two back
 Cardona - Closed in a hurry last start
 Bella Castagna - Fits great with these  

7. Buckatunna - Tough if ready for comeback
 Bruno's Wager - Always collecting a check
 Deputy Bertrando - Great story behind former stakes horse  

8. Don's Early Flight - Takes a drop and ships north
 Tiger Cat - Looked strong in second place run last start
 Topaki - Just horrible in debut performance

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