Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (STAR EMPIRE) (6-1) - Price play races second off a Dave Jacobson claim. This gelding tired here facing a bit weaker July 27 and is brought back quickly by the solid barn. He has some back class and looks well spotted to be competitive at a square price.
2nd pick: #8 (Lifelong Dreamer) (5-2) - Speedy sort races first off a Gary Gullo claim (a strong 32% winning angle). Speed/stalker draws a fine outside post, and leading rider Jose Ortiz is interested. An obvious contender.
3rd pick: #5 (Italian Syndicate) (7-2) - Speedy 3yo is racing first off a Dan Gargan claim (23%) and a subsequent 2.5 month layoff (19%). Very fast from the gate, he's dropping down a bit, and is dangerous if he gets an uncontested lead in the first 1/4 mile.
4th pick: #7 (Ethan Hunt) (6-1) - Stretch runner drops to a new low in his second back from a 3.5-month break. He fits with these and is dangerous at a big price if the pace is fast and/or contested.