Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (HOUSE ARREST) (6-1) - Blinkers go on this 3yo gelded son of 'Hard Spun' as he races second back following an eight-month layoff. He ships from Laurel where he checked in a pace-setting 3rd at this level going 8.5 furlongs June 1. I give him a slight edge in a contest where you should box whatever wagers you make.
2nd pick: #7 (Galilean Moon) (7-2) - One of several 4yos entered, this $125,000 son of 'Malibu Moon' finished 3rd of 12, missing by just under two lengths here at this level going a mile June 22. It was his first race since Dec. 1, first on the grass, and a career-best. This Maryland-bred is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Vi Haines) (9-2) - This daughter of 'Candy Ride' sold for $550,000, and she ships off a pace-setting 3rd place finish at this level going 8.5 furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs March 6. The only filly entered, she's capable of factoring.
4th pick: #8 (Francantelli) (5-1) - This 3yo by 'City Zip' finished a pace-setting 2nd, missing by a length when debuting at 5.5 furlongs in an 'off the turf' contest at Laurel June 5. Heavily bet that day (5-2), he's worked fast since and is stretching out in distance for Cal Lynch. In the mix.