Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (FRIENDLY STEVE) (7-2) - Speedy and lightly raced, he tired at Del Mar at this tag Aug. 15. He's had rather rough trips in his last pair and may be able to go gate-to-wire against this group.
2nd pick: #2 (Optimum ) (2-1) - Debuting gelding is working steadily and is from a fine first out barn (John Sadler, 21%). 3yo meets a weak group and need not be anything special to factor in his initial attempt.
3rd pick: #9 (Royal Seeker) (4-1) - Long time maiden tends to race evenly, but did finish 2nd here at this tag going six furlongs July 4. Competitive in three of five locally, he's a stretch threat in this spot.
4th pick: #1 (Serve Me a Double) (6-1) - 4yo tired badly at this price tag going 6.5 furlongs at Del Mar Aug. 15. However, it was only his second start and first since debuting in early Sept. of 2016. May hold down a share as he makes back-to-back starts for the first time.