Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (ISHI) (7-2) - A very lightly raced 4yo, he finished a close up third facing a bit tougher at this distance July 13 at Los Al. It was his first start since Nov. of 2017 and he can win this from a stalking position.
2nd pick: #1 (Rick's Dream) (12-1) - Longshot was a winner at Del Mar for a $12,500 tag Aug. 29. Claimed that day by Reed Saldana, he moves him up in class and back in with fellow Cal breds. 5yo likes it here 8-1-4-3 and is a win candidate at a big price.
3rd pick: #7 (Minoso) (6-1) - Freshened up since July 13, he's finished within range in six straight starts at this level. Even-paced type only needs to take a minor step forward to factor against this group.
4th pick: #6 (Clem Labine) (3-1) - Lightly raced Alexander home bred has finished second in three of four at this level since winning his debut at Golden Gate Fields last Nov. An obvious contender, but think he'll be over-bet.