Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (THE GREAT SAMURAI) (4-1) - He's had a lot of chances but has been competitive many times in the past facing tougher fields than this. Stalker has finish second in all three local starts and Jose Ortiz gets aboard for the first time.
2nd pick: #11 (Mr. Massena) (6-1) - Longshot drops in class after being competitive in two of his last three facing tougher. Nicely spotted, $175K purchase has a solid shot at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Wondermeister) (2-1) - The probable favorite, strong finisher has finished close up in both starts at this level racing on the turf. Lightly-raced, he's bred to handle the wet going and is an obvious win candidate.
4th pick: #7 (Kierland) (10-1) - He's making only his second start. Trainer Mike Maker moves him to the dirt, drops him in class, and adds blinkers. Dangerous in this spot.