Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SEAHAWK WAVE) (5-2) - He missed by a nose' here at this tag & trip July 21 in his second start back following a 4,5 month layoff. Lightly raced 4yo has a speed/stalking style, draws well, and will be tough to beat in today's opener.
2nd pick: #1 (Conquest Smartee) (7-2) - An easy maiden winner by 9 lengths at this distance July 6 at Los Alamitos for a $20K tag, he finished 2nd here as the heavy favorite at this level going 5,5 furlongs Aug. 3. Well bred 5yo runs first off a Ryan Hanson claim, has the rail, and is dangerous with his best.
3rd pick: #4 (Surfside Sunset) (4-1) - This 5yo gelding rallied while 4-wide to finish third, 1.5 lengths behind 'Seahawk Wave' here at this level and distance July 21. It was his 2nd straight close up finish and he's a stretch threat in the final furlong.