Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (HIGH ON GIN) (3-1) - She's dropping in class after tiring following a wide trip here facing tougher on July 25. John Sadler has her in a career soft spot and had her work a sharp five furlongs Aug. 16. I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Dehydration) (2-1) - This daughter of 'Stay Thirsty' has a flexible style and moves up in class after winning here for a $20K tag Aug. 8. It was her third victory in her last four starts, and she runs today fresh off a Bob Hess, Jr. claim. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Miss Important) (7-2) - A $210K purchase, she makes her West Coast debut after winning a two-turn contest at Churchill for a $50K tag on June 28. It was her first start since Feb. 8 as she cleared the 2l condition. Down in price and cutting back in distance, she'll need to come from off the pace in this spot.