Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (TWIN VALOR) (4-1) - This veteran gelding ships from Laurel where he missed by just over a length going a one-turn mile June 26. 6yo has a stalking style, a ground-saving post, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Cort'n Asong) (5-2) - The morning line and probable favorite, he also ships from Laurel where he finished 4th of eight, missing by just over four lengths facing tougher on the grass June 12. It was his first race in three months, takes a big drop today, and he's won both previous local attempts. He's a very strong win candidate, and I could have easily made him the top selection.
3rd pick: #4 (Pumpkin Star) (7-2) - This 6yo set a pressured pace before weakening late to finish 3rd here at this distance for an $8,000 claiming tag June 24. He has a flexible style, and veteran Scott Lake has leading rider Carol Cedeno aboard.