Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HAPPIER) (5-2) - One of two entered by Bob Baffert, this $800,000 daughter of 'Street Sense' is working fast for her debut. He wins at a 30% rate first out and has Flavien Prat aboard. I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Himiko) (8-5) - The other from the Baffert barn, this $1,000,000 filly by 'Pioneer of the Nile' finished 2nd last out at this level going seven furlongs at Santa Anita. The probable favorite, she's an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Last First Kiss) (5-1) - This filly cuts back in distance following a pair of 2nd place finishes going a mile. This well-bred 3yo is in shape and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (This Tea) (12-1) - Longshot finished a close-up 3rd going a mile here on the grass July 11. Daughter of 'Curlin' has worked since and is capable of getting a share as she moves to the dirt while cutting back a furlong.