Grade 3 Morvich Handicap (4:38PM PT): #3 California Flag (8-5) is the morning line fav, and he deserves to be after a determined win to begin his '09 campaign in the Green Flash at Del Mar. He was never headed in a sharp win in this event last year, and he could go all the way once again. #6 Desert Code (3-1) parlayed a 7th in this event last year into a Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint tally. Reunites with winning BC jock Richard Migliore, and the 5-time local turf winner owns running style versatility. #10 Get Funky (8-1) was 2nd in this event last year, but he has failed to hit the board in six starts since. He has been competitive and owns solid speed ratings, and the 2-time downhill winner should go better over this tricky layout. The Plays: $4 Trifecta Key 3/6-10 ($8), $1 Trifecta 3-6/3-6-10/ALL ($32)
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