Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (PURR'S ALONG) (9-2) - Home bred is by superior grass sire 'Kitten's Joy.' 3yo raced evenly when debuting June 10 at Monmouth racing at this level in a five-furlong grass sprint. Trainer Alan Goldberg (27% second time out) has worked him since and is stretching him out in distance (also 27%). Gelding has the rail and has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #4 (Viva La Kid) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he's moving from turf to dirt following a 2nd place finish going a mile on the Philly Park dirt June 14. Well bred colt is clearly improving, and a god barn (John Servis) is adding blinkers (a strong 41% winning angle). It's noted that jockey Frankie Pennington is coming in from Philly for the mount. An obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Speak With Me) (3-1) - French import makes his debut for a solid first out trainer (Armand Delacour, 21%). Colt is training both steadily and above average at Fair Hill and is a win threat if ready.