Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SIR EDDIE) (2-1) - Grey gelding has missed by a 1/2 length in two straight here at this level and distance. Stalker is clearly improving, is lightly raced, and has ample room for upside. 3yo should break his maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Rule Number Eight) (4-1) - Long time maiden has finished 2nd in three straight and last did so here at this level and distance May 20. That effort earned him a career best figure, and this speedy 5yo will take them as far as he can. Dangerous today.
3rd pick: #7 (Thermopolis) (7-2) - 4yo has been on the sidelines since checking in 2nd of nine, beaten just under a length going a mile at this level Aug. 3 at Del Mar. He's been competitive in two of three here at this distance and is a stretch threat today if ready.
4th pick: #4 (Writ Large) (8-1) - Nice debut here May 20 saw him rally while wide to finish 4th, only 1.5 lengths behind 'Sir Eddie.' He went off at 75-1 that afternoon, so he exceeded what were small expectations. Home bred can factor if it's repeatable.