Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (LIVIN ON PRAYER) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's rallied to finish second in both starts facing tougher going shorter. Freshened up since July 8, trainer Jeff Mullins is 7-for-29 (24%) at the meet drops him to a new low while stretching him out a bit in distance. Colt will be tough with a clean break and trouble-free trip.
2nd pick: #9 (Friendly Steve) (7-2) - Blinkers go on lightly-raced gelding who raced both wide and evenly here facing tougher July 25. He draws a good post and should factor with a bit of improvement.
3rd pick: #5 (Black Storm) (4-1) - Even paced type finished a distant and non-threatening third here July 25. He was a 'nose' in front of 'Friendly Steve' that afternoon, but with 10 lifetime starts he has less room for potential upside. A contender despite that fact.
4th pick: #7 (For the Hustle) (8-1) - Longshot ran second at this tag June 16 at Santa Anita but tired to finish far back in the same July 25 local contest common to several others. A repeat of his June race makes him a threat at a big price.