Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (JIMMY THE EXPLORER) (7-2) - 'Jimmy' is dropping a bit in class when following a pair of competitive effort at his distance facing tougher. Stalker earned a career best figure last out and most of the speed is drawn to his left in the gate. Gets the call.
2nd pick: #4 (Saint Roch) (12-1) - Improving sort ships back from Delaware Park where he finished second to a heavy favorite going six furlongs July 6. Barn (Eberd Estrada) brings him back quickly and stretches him back out in distance. A threat at a big price.
3rd pick: #5 (Coach Bennett) (5-1) - Stalker is racing third back off of several layoffs and is trying a two-turn distance for the first time. Four-year-old has finished third in two straight at this tag going 5.5 furlongs and should handle the added distance.
4th pick: #1 (Lil Red Caboose) (6-1) - Speedy and lightly raced, he set a pressured pace before tiring to finish a distant third here at this tag and trip June 26. He's racing back into shape following a 6.5 month layoff and should be involved most of the way.
5th pick: #2 (Wind Clan Warrior) (9-2) - Speed/stalker lost his rider at the beak going six furlongs here at this tag June 27. He was showing signs of improvement prior to that and is dangerous if left alone on the lead in the first half-mile.