Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (AMARANTA) (2-1) - Blinkers go on lightly raced filly who is switching from turf to dirt, dropping in class, and is stretching out in distance. Working fast at Santa Anita, she should break her maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #4 (Dixie Crystal) (3-1) - Stretch out sprinter finished 2nd at this tag here going 5.5 furlongs July 7. It was her first since May 21, and I like the fact she's brought back quickly for this attempt.
3rd pick: #2 (Colonel Peggy Sue) (5-1) - Even paced in a pair of sprints since coming of an 11-month layoff June 9, she's dropping down to a new low, and is attempting a two-turn distance for the first time. Daughter of 'Colonel John' should like this longer trip and can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #5 (Curlina Curlina) (5-2) - Long time maiden is making her 16th start in this spot. 4yo missed by a 'neck' here at this tag and trip July 9, but meets a much stronger field in this spot. A contender, but beatable at a short price.