Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SHANE DOAN) (2-1) - Minnesota invader has finished second in both starts there at Canterbury Downs. Gelding has good early speed, is in with fellow Calif. breds for the first time, and has blinkers on. Lots of things to like.
2nd pick: #8 (Nehemiah) (9-2) - Bred strictly for early speed, he tired after chasing a fast pace facing winners when debuting at Turf Paradise April 15. Working steadily here, gelding by 'Rocky Bar' should be involved from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #7 (Royal Trump) (6-1) - Home bred tired after racing close up when debuting here at this level July 21. He's worked since and should improve with hat first racing experience behind him.
4th pick: #4 (Minister's Glory) (5-1) - One of five making their debuts, he worked a sharp five furlongs here July 23. Tommy Town runner can factor at a square price if he runs to that solid drill.