Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SON OF A ROYAL) (5-1) - Stretch out sprinter drops a bit in his third back following almost a three-month break. Stalker has been competitive at this distance in the past and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Curly's Waterfront) (3-1) - Another sprinter that's stretching out, he's racing third back after spending four months on the sidelines. Barn (Reed Saldana) continues to send out sharp runners, winning a stakes here yesterday with an 80-1 shot.
3rd pick: #1 (Midnight Soot) (7-2) - Grey gelding drops after showing nothing facing tougher Aug. 5 at Del Mar. In good form in early spring, he's not been as sharp following a claim and a 2.5 month layoff. Capable with his best from a ground saving post today.
4th pick: #5 (Typhoon Harry) (7-2) - He broke his maiden here at this distance July 14, then raced evenly Aug. 8 at Del Mar facing $32K claimers on the grass. Drops, is back on the dirt, and must be left in the mix.