src/share/vm/opto/gcm.cpp

*** 615,624 ****
--- 615,627 ----
              // since the load will be forced into a block preceding the Phi.
              pred_block->set_raise_LCA_mark(load_index);
              assert(!LCA_orig->dominates(pred_block) ||
                     early->dominates(pred_block), "early is high enough");
              must_raise_LCA = true;
+           } else {
+             // anti-dependent upon PHI pinned below 'early', no edge needed
+             LCA = early;             // but can not schedule below 'early'
            }
          }
        }
        assert(found_match, "no worklist bug");
  #ifdef TRACK_PHI_INPUTS