Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (OCEAN FURY) (7-2) - He had some serious traffic issues when rallying to finish fourth at this level and distance when debuting June 24 at Santa Anita. He's worked three times since and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Forluvofcountry) (9-2) - Kentucky shipper raced evenly when debuting in a Churchill sprint that was taken 'off the turf' June 21. Bred for the grass, $300K purchase is a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #12 (Tariq) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he's switching to the grass while stretching out in distance. $450K purchase finished 2nd at Los Al when debuting in a dirt sprint July 8. Dangerous, but his outside post is a bit of a negative.
4th pick: #11 (King of Speed) (15-1) - Colt has finished 4th in both dirt sprints and is stretching out in distance while moving to the turf. He may get a share at a big price.
5th pick: #10 (Alleva) (8-1) - From the same barn (Doug O'Neill) as 'Tariq' he tired when finishing 7 lengths behind that rival July 8. He could get a minor award but needs to do much better for anything more than that.