Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (GIVE ME THE LUTE) (9-2) - She's improving in every start and is facing both winners and 'open' company for this attempt. She broke her maiden here at this distance facing fellow Cal breds July 17 in her first start around two-turns. Filly earned a good figure, has worked twice since, and leading rider Flavien Prat stays aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (City Rage) (6-1) - Speedy gelding tired after chasing a sold pace at this distance in the local Oceanside Stakes July 17. Down in class, he has the rail here, and is dangerous.
3rd pick: #9 (Carnivorous) (6-1) - He's yet to win in four starts on the grass, but has been competitive in each. Speed/stalker finished a close up 3rd here at this level July 18 and is from the barn of he leading trainer at this meet, Doug O'Neill.
4th pick: #7 (More Ice) (4-1) - Even paced type takes a drop in class after competing in six straight stakes. He's two for seven on the grass, with both wins coming on this course last year. In the mix.