Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (FORTNIGHT DANCE) (5-2) - Blinkers go on colt who rated, bid to the front, then tired late to miss by a length when debuting here at this distance July 21. He's worked since, is from the barn of leading trainer Peter Miller and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (It's Gonna Hurt) (7-2) - Bet down to 7-5 favoritism when debuting in the same July 21 contest as 'Fortnight Dance' he broke sharply, set a quick and pressured pace, then tired late while not being pushed too hard in the final stages. He breaks just off the rail and should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #6 (Samurai Jack) (9-2) - Colt as very wide early before holding down the show position when debuting here July 20 going 5.5 furlongs for a $50K tag. It was a useful first outing and his trainer (Mark Glatt) has won with 9 of 39 (23%) second-time starters over the past 19 months.
4th pick: #9 (Tanker) (4-1) - Gulfstream shipper finished a distant third when debuting there going 4.5 furlongs for a $50K tag June 15. He runs off a private trainer change to Vlad Cerin (27% with new arrivals) and gelding has worked above average in 3 of 4 drills since coming to California.