Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #12 (TANDALICIOUS) (3-1) - Filly is one of a pair entered by trainer Phil D'Amato. This 4yo by 'Leon Drop Kid' tired after pressing the pace facing tougher here July 31 in her first race in 10 months. She's worked fast since, drops to a new low, and gets top billing.
2nd pick: #10 (Sidepocket Charger) (4-1) - The second of the D'Amato trained fillies, she's in a claimer, is shortening up to a sprint distance, and is on the dirt, al for the first time. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Darpa) (7-2) - Another 4yo, she raced evenly after a troubled break here at this tag July 5. She's worked a half-dozen times at Los Alamitos since then, including a bullet half-mile from the gate Aug. 23. $110K purchase is in the win mix.