Papa Clem tops San Fernando

Photo: Eclipse Sportswire
Saturday's $150,000 San Fernando S. (G2) is one of three graded events at Santa Anita on Saturday, along with the San Rafael S. (G3) and San Ynez S. (G2), and Grade 2 winner PAPA CLEM (Smart Strike) is the one to beat in the 1 1/16-mile event for four-year-olds. The Gary Stute-trained colt hasn't visited the winner's circle since capturing the Arkansas Derby (G2) last April, but he exits an encouraging third in the Malibu S. (G1) and looks a solid choice in the eight-horse field.

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