Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (PASSING) (3-1) - A lightly raced 3yo, he's dropping into a claimer for the first time while switching from grass to dirt. He raced evenly while wide going a mile on the Santa Anita turf June 22 and I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Drink) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he finished second at this tag and trip June 8 at Santa Anita. It was a solid effort and his past performance lines are loaded with next out winners. Very dangerous today.
3rd pick: #1 (Unbroken Star) (5-1) - A debuting 4yo by 'Broken Vow', he's from the barn of Ron Ellis. Gelding has some good works showing and he draws a ground saving post. He may grab a share but racing first out going two-turns is always a difficult task.
4th pick: #6 (King Charlie) (9-2) - An even-paced type, 3yo moves back to the dirt after finishing an even fourth on the Santa Anita turf at this distance June 16. He earned a career best figure, is headed in the right direction, and is capable of factoring.