Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (I B MIKE) (4-1) - A seven-time winner overall, his dirt record stands at 20-6-5-2. This is his best distance, and he just missed here July 24 to today's rival 'Coyote Fly.' He's racing first off a Jerry Hollendorfer claim and can win this after stalking early on.
2nd pick: #5 (Overcomer) (3-1) - Lightly raced and fast from the gate, he's won three of five overall, and scored here for a $16K tag July 16. It was his first race since Sept. 20th and was by far a career best. A win candidate if he can avoid a possible 'bounce.'
3rd pick: #1 (Coyote Fly) (7-2) - Another with sharp early speed, he's won three of six starts this year, all coming in wire-to-wire fashion. He scored here at this distance July 24 while a 1/2-length better than 'I B Mike.' 4yo should be involved every step.
4th pick: #2 (Dadtaughtmewell) (5-1) - Stretch runner makes his West Coast debut off just under a two-month break. He's beaten tougher in the past and should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.