Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (CHANNEL CROSSING) (3-1) - Colt is dropping into a claimer and is stretching out in distance for this attempt. He has early speed and has been competitive several times in the past facing tougher. He gets a slight edge, but make you sure you box your bets in this race.
2nd pick: #6 (Vegas Itch) (7-2) - He's finished second in four of his last five, all since dropping down to this $20K price tag. Stalker is an obvious threat in his current form.
3rd pick: #4 (Alfareed) (5-1) - I liked him a bit last out but he finished a non-threatening fourth in a contest won by an uncoupled barn-mate. Expensive colt is dangerous at a square price.
4th pick: #2 (Indian Gulch) (4-1) - Lightly-raced gelding chased and held to finish third, 2.5 lengths in front of 'Alfareed' last out. Three-year-old must be left in the mix.