Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (TOUCH OF PARADISE) (7-2) - Long winded type enters off four straight competitive efforts at this level. He's had tough outside posts in his last pair and is moving to the rail while going a bit longer. Gets a slight edge in today's finale.
2nd pick: #2 (Plundering) (5-2) - Speed/stalker has finished just in front of 'Touch of Paradise' in two straight. Colt has held down the place spot in four straight at this level and should be involved every step. An obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (River Knight) (6-1) - The probable early leader, he's dropping back down in class while stretching out in distance. 6yo tired last out sprinting against better, but had finished 2nd in four straight prior to that. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Loose Money) (4-1) - Gelding rallied to finish just behind both 'Plundering' and 'Touch of Paradise' last out. It was a career best, and this 3yo by 'Super Saver' should like this longer trip.