Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CLIFTON BEACH) (2-1) - Speedy colt finished second at this tag going 5.5 furlongs at Santa Anita July 3. It was his best since returning from an 11 month layoff June 2 and he's working fast for this attempt. He'll be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #8 (Shadow Op) (5-1) - The only first-time starter entered, he's bred for speed and has some quick works on his a.m. tab. Owned/bred/trained by veteran Bruce Headley, he's won with 4 of 16 (25%) making their debuts over the past 18.5 months.
3rd pick: #3 (Gummy) (3-1) - NEW gelding is lightly raced and enters of a third place finish at this tag May 28. Claimed that afternoon by Doug O'Neill, along with the addition of the 'hood', lasix is administered for the first time.
4th pick: #2 (Malibu d'Oro) (6-1) - Well bred 3-year-old set a quick pace before tiring to finish second at this level and distance two weeks ago at Los Alamitos. Speedster breaks just off the inside and should be involved most of the way.