Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (FOR THE HUSTLE) (8-1) - Price play pressed and held to finish a distant second facing $20,000 'open' claimers at this distance June 16 at Santa Anita. He worked fast here July 21 and draws outside of the other speed types. I like his chances and at a square price.
2nd pick: #3 (Hoss Cartwright) (4-1) - Lightly-raced 3-year-old ships from Golden Gate Fields where he set a quick and pressured pace while holding down the place spot over a next out winner. Good barn (Andy Mathis) moves him up in price, switches him to conventional dirt, and Rafael Bejarano takes the mount.
3rd pick: #2 (Cayate) (5-2) - Longtime maiden drops back down following a fourth-place finish at Los Alamitos facing tougher July 1. In his only previous start at this $50K claiming price, he finished second at Santa Anita Jan 26. Grey gelding must be left in the mix.