Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (UNOBTAINABLE) (8-5) - He's already making his third start at the meet. Colt tired facing tougher when debuting July 21, then finished a pace setting second when dropped into a $32K claimer facing 'open' company Aug. 3. Back in 8 days for this attempt, he's back in with fellow Calif. breds, has the rail, and gets a big rider upgrade to leading jockey Evin Roman.
2nd pick: #3 (Mac McLovin) (6-1) - Colt was bet last out when dropped to this level in his second start. Home bred raced close up early before weakening in a contest where the winner led from the start to score by almost five lengths. Think he can factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #7 (Big Bad Gary) (7-2) - Grey colt drops down after racing evenly in his first pair facing much tougher. He worked a swift six furlongs at Los Alamitos July 29 and gets a rider upgrade to Marty Pedroza.