Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (DEFENSE WINS) (3-1) - A son of 'Flatter,' he sold for $175,000 as a 2yo in training this past March. Grey colt has been working fast right along and he drilled a bullet half-mile from the gate July 6 at Santa Anita, which was the best of 76 at the distance that morning. He's from the barn of Doug O'Neill, and he has Raf Bejarano aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Disco Ball) (7-2) - This son of Derby winner 'Orb' debuts off of some fine works, including a bullet half-mile in :47.20 July 14 at Santa Anita, the best of 52 at the trip. Trainer Brian Koriner wins at a 23% rate first out, and he had a first-time-starter win on yesterday's card.
3rd pick: #2 (Collusion Illusion) (5-1) - He was purchased for $300,000 this past April as a 2yo in training. A son of 'Twirling Candy,' all six of his listed works are well above average, and it's noted that trainer Mark Glatt has Flavien Prat signed on.