Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (DR TROUTMAN) (8-5) - In form gelding has a flexible running style and enters off a pair of second-place finishes at this distance facing similar types. 4yo gets a rider upgrade to Flavien Prat and is the top selection.
2nd pick: #3 (Famous Rock Star) (7-2) - Very lightly-raced 3-year-old has been freshened up since a sharp maiden win at this distance facing Cal-bred $50,000 claimers June 2 at Santa Anita. Stalker has room for upside and enters off a very fast work July 7 at Santa Anita.
3rd pick: #5 (Samdar) (4-1) - Another that's lightly raced, son of 'Uncle Mo' rallied while wide to finish third at this trip for a $40K tag July 18 at Santa Anita. He's racing second back off a 2.5-month break and must be left in the mix.