Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (SIR MATADOR) (7-2) - He finished a pace-pressing third here July 28. It was his first on conventional dirt and he's worked fast since. Capable barn of Jon Wong who's 41 for 160 (26) on the year has him making back-to-back starts for the first time. Gets the edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Solar Zone) (6-1) - Price play has the best early speed and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He's tired in both starts facing tougher, but proved that he can run a sub :45 half mile. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (River Hoss) (6-1) - He stalker and weakened to check in 4th here at this level July 28. It was his first race in two months and he's worked since. Gelding moves off the rail and stalker can factor at a big price.
4th pick: #6 (Atomic Action) (9-2) - He rallied to finish a non-threatening third when debuting here at this tag July 4. Trainer Jeff Bonde (16% second time out) has given him almost seven weeks to recover and has worked him three times since his first outing.