Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (TIME FOR EBBY) (4-1) - This veteran drops in class and is stretching out in distance. She finished an even 4th sprinting here while facing tougher and has been competitive many times in the past at this level. I give this 7yo a slim edge.
2nd pick: #7 (A Melis) (9-5) - Lightly raced, fast from the gate, and still improving, this $130K daughter of 'Jimmy Creed' broke her maiden going 5.5 furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her follow up here July 27, she set a quick pace and held gamely to finish 2nd at this level traveling six furlongs. Back in 12 days, she's a threat to lead this field from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #2 (Flying Business) (3-1) - Another stretching out in distance, she was an easy winner by just over five lengths going 6.5 furlongs here for a $16K tag on July 27. Back in 12 days, she's sharp, back in with fellow Cal-breds, and is in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Shanghai Barbie) (8-1) - Consistent sort has a fine record at this distance (9-2-3-3) and has been freshened up since May 23 when she finished a distant 2nd at this level. 4yo was 7.5 lengths in back of 'Time for Ebby' in her previous start, so she must do better off the layoff.