Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MIDNIGHT MYSTERY) (7-2) - A home bred 3yo by 'War Front', he returns a NEW gelding racing for the first time since early October. He showed ability in both starts last Fall. one each on turf and dirt, and has been working fast at Los Alamitos for trainer Bob Baffert (20% off of long layoffs). Think he can beat these if ready.
2nd pick: #4 (Soldier Boy) (4-1) - One of a pair of Hronis Racing first time starters and both are trained by John Sadler (14% with debuting stock). This $360,000 son of 'Into Mischief' has a long series of fast works at Los Al on view and he would be no surprise with the very selective Victor Espinoa taking the call.
3rd pick: #3 (Deuce) (3-1) - The main speed of those that have raced, he moves back to the dirt after missing by a 'head' in a Santa Anita grass sprint June 2. 4yo had run well on the dirt debuting there Jan 10 and should be in this from gate-to-wire.
4th pick: #8 (Oakland Mills) (4-1) - He was involved in a pace fight before weakening to check in a distant 3rd when debuting at this level going 6 furlongs June 1 at Santa Anita. He draws a good outside post for this 7 furlong trip and must be left in the mix.