Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (KOWBOY KARMA) (3-1) - All seven 2-year-olds in this contest are making their debuts. Owned/bred/and trained by Larry Jones, this one has been working here since May 18. He has eight published drills the best being a bullet half-mile from the gate June 29. Jones wins at a 21% rate first out and this gelding looks all set.
2nd pick: #4 (Rhinestone Cowboy) (5-2) - From the annually high-percentage barn of Jamie Ness this colt also has a bullet four furlongs from the gate July 11. Trainer is capable with all types and this Pa. bred should factor first out.
3rd pick: #2 (Lago Gris) (2-1) - He's listed as the morning line favorite. $90K son of 'The Factor' has been in steady training at Monmouth for trainer Kelly Breen (23% first out). It's noted that Paco Lopez is in for the ride.