Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SIR EDDIE) (4-1) - He's cutting back in distance after a poor effort when stretched out to a mile Sept. 3 at Del Mar. Stalker has finished 3rd in all three starts here at this tricky 6.5-furlong 'down the hill' trip and gets top billing here.
2nd pick: #1 (Red Envelope) (5-2) - Freshened up since Aug. 18, this gelding is moving to the turf following a pair of near misses sprinting on the Del Mar dirt during the Summer meet there. Speed/stalker has the rail, and the very selective Mike Smith is aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #4 (Cool Your Jets) (6-1) - Colt has talent and likes to make a late charge. $85K purchase runs second back from a three-month break and is dangerous at a square price.
4th pick: #7 (Nevermissesabeat) (9-2) - Grey gelding races third back after spending 6.5 months on the sidelines. Only a 1/2-length behind 'Cool Your Jets' Aug. 17, he's been competitive in two straight and is another shortening up in distance.