Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HIDDEN PROMISE) (7-2) - He moves up in class in his first race ever on the So. California circuit. The 3yo ships from Churchill Downs where he's missed by a 'head' in a pair for lower tags. One run type did so at this seven-furlong trip June 26 while earning by far a career-best figure. The presence of Flavien Prat adds to the positives.
2nd pick: #10 (Zimba Warrior) (5-1) - He moves back to the dirt while dropping in class and shortening up in distance. 3yo showed nothing in a one-mile grass stakes at Golden Gate Fields and has been competitive on the main track here in two of three. The colt draws a fine outside post today and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Drippin Sauce) (6-1) - Lightly raced gelding ships down from Pleasanton where he won at six furlongs facing starter-allowance foes ($50K level) June 20. It was a career-best, and it came following a 7.5-month layoff. In the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Octopus) (8-1) - He's won two in a row facing weaker and moves up in class fresh off a Bob Hess, Jr. claim. This lightly raced colt won here July 11, is back on a two-week turnaround, and can't be left out.