Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (CARPE NOCTEM) (2-1) - He finished a pace-setting 2nd at this tag going 5.5 furlongs at Los Alamitos Sept. 6. It was a big improvement over his debut Aug. 21 at Del Mar, and he's the horse to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Dream Palace) (7-2) - Midwest shipper has early speed, is dropping into a claimer, shortens up in distance, and switches from turf to dirt. He's worked three times here this month, has the rail, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Beyond Precher) (8-1) - Colt raced both wide and evenly finishing a non-threatening 3rd while going a mile at Los Alamitos Sept. 14. From a capable barn (Jorge Periban), he may grab a share on the cut back in distance.