Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (DJULPAN) (7-2) - Colt set the pace and was beaten by a 'neck' in the final strides June 21 racing at this level and distance. A career best, it was his third start back following a seven-month layoff, and second off a Linda Rice claim. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Fulmer) (8-1) - This lightly raced 5yo is from the same barn (Linda Rice) as 'Djulpan.' Even paced type was beaten by just over four lengths here facing entry-level allowance foes going a mile June 3. It was his first since Nov. 13, and he should move forward off of it.
3rd pick: #11 (Croce d'Oro) (10-1) - Well bred colt ships up from Maryland where he broke his maiden May 27 at Pimlico at this distance. Son of 'Medaglia d'Oro' is working bullets for his new trainer Charlie Baker. He's won with 11 of 32 (34%) with fresh arrivals to his barn over the past 18.5 months.
4th pick: #1 (Son of Oahu) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Mark Case, and the pair race uncoupled. Lightly raced 5yo was beaten by almost eight lengths by 'Djulpan' June 21, but it was his first back from a pair of layoffs, and he had a wide trip.
5th pick: #4 (Unbroken Chain) (4-1) - The second of the Casse pair, he's been freshened up since missing by a 'neck' at this distance May 29 at Gulfsteam Park. 4yo is capable of getting a share, but I believe he has to step it up for anything more than a minor award.