Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (TOPGALLANT) (5-1) - He enters off a good 3rd place finish at this tag and trip Jult 7 at Los Alamitos. It was his first off a Reed Saldan claim and his second back following a 3.5 month layoff. His lone win came here and he has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #5 (Mason Dixon) (4-1) - A 3yo by 'Union Rags', he's dropping to a new low while stretching back out in distance. He enters off an even effort sprinting at Los Al for a #25K tag June 30 and is a win candidate in this wide open spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Cosa Nostra) (3-1) - He's been competitive facing tougher on both turf and synthetic surfaces and is on conventional dirt for the first time. He has a speed/stalking style, fits on figures, and is dangerous if he handles the new footing.
4th pick: #1 (Fortune of War) (9-2) - A veteran English import, he missed by a 'head' July 7 at Los Alamitos, He was 1.5 lengths clear of 'Topgallant', has the rail, and can factor if that effort is repeatable.