Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (MEET ME IN LA) (2-1) - A 3yo by 'Awesome Again', Stronach home bred finished second here at this level going 8.5 furlongs June 1. Only his second start, he had rallied to check in fourth when debuting April 28 going 7 furlongs, a race where he hit the gate at the break. He'll be tough with a small step forward.
2nd pick: #3 (Spice Road) (5-2) - Godolphin home bred finished 3rd here going 7 furlongs April 28, a contest where he was a bit over 2 lengths in front of the troubled 'Meet Me In La'. Working fast and this son of 'Street Sense' is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Azrael) (4-1) - Colt is one of two entered by Chad Brown and the pair race uncoupled. He finisheda non-threatening fourth when debuting in a 6 furlong sprint Sept. 3 at Saratoga. Working fast, he's stretching out in distance, has Javier Castellano staying aboard, and Brown wins at a 28% rate off of long layoffs.