Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ZERO DOWN) (6-1) - This longshot moves to the dirt after tiring late to miss by 4.5 lengths when sprinting on the grass at this level May 30. His outside post will give Mario Gutierrez early options, and this Reddam homebred has a good shot at a big price.
2nd pick: #3 (Scary Fast Smile) (7-2) - A NEW gelding, he finished a close-up 3rd when debuting at Santa Anita for a $50K tag on May 31. Claimed that day by Mark Glatt, a strong 29% winning angle, he's a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #2 (Clayton Delaney) (3-1) - One of two entered by Phil D'Amato, he was never involved after early traffic issues when debuting May 24. Another NEW gelding, he's working fast, and it's noted he went off as the favorite first out.
4th pick: #4 (Mamba Cool) (4-1) - The second of the D'Amato trained pair, this homebred debuts off of some fast local works, including a bullet five furlongs from the gate in 00:59.40 on June 27. It's noted that the high percentage J. J. Hernandez is aboard.