Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SECRET SCHOLAR) (5-1) - I liked this price play last out but he broke poorly from the rail and received a poor ride once in stride. Five-year-old had been improving heading into that June 14 contest and has a solid shot in today's finale.
2nd pick: #9 (Martino) (3-1) - He's moving back to the dirt following an even effort at this distance facing tougher on the grass June 22. Competitive in four straight prior to that, trainer Carlos Martin replaces apprentice Reyes with Javier Castellano. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (For Pops) (5-2) - One of two making their debuts, $25K purchase is working steadily and draws the rail. He need not be anything special to factor first out against this group.
4th pick: #6 (Mast Step) (8-1) - He's dropping in price and switches back to the dirt following a local pair of turf races facing a bit tougher. Lightly-raced and capable of impacting with a bit of improvement.