Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (THORPE D'ORO) (5-2) - The blinkers come off this $360,000 son of 'Medaglia d'Oro' following a pair of narrow defeats to begin his career. Speedy sort missed by a 'nose' at this mile trip July 9 at Los Alamitos, and he'll be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Hollywood Strike) (4-1) - Son of the late 'Smart Strike' has been freshened up since May 27 when he finished 3rd, just under a length in back of 'Thorpe d'Oro.' Working steadily, his last pair of local drills are well above average. Stalker has the rail and is dangerous if ready.
3rd pick: #2 (Roosevelt) (7-2) - Very lightly raced colt is getting better with each start. $350,000 son of Breeders' Cup Classic winner 'Bodemeister' tired late to finish 4.5 lengths behind 'Thorpe d'Oro' July 9 at Los Alamitos. In only his second start back from a 9.5 month layoff, it was his first ever at this mile distance.
4th pick: #7 (Union Rebel) (12-1) - Longshot moves back to the dirt after a 'throw out' effort on the Santa Anita grass July 4. He wasn't far behind both 'Thorpe d'Oro' and 'Hollywood Strike' in his previous start and returns today as a NEW gelding. He worked very fast here July 26 and may factor at a big price.