Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (PAPOU) (7-2) - NEW gelding is working fast for his first since June 4. He rallied from far back that day to finish 3rd racing at this level and distance. Grey 4yo cost $400K and seems to be getting better.
2nd pick: #3 (Trojan Nation) (2-1) - Unraced since June 11, he was beaten by a length that day in the Belmont Stakes (G1). Colt is working fine, moves back in with fellow maidens, and is racing on the turf for the first time.
3rd pick: #7 (Bedeviled) (4-1) - He's moving up in class and stretching out in distance. He closed fast to miss by a 'nose' going a mile for a $75K tag June 18 at Santa Anita. It was his first ever on the grass, and he's an obvious win candidate.
4th pick: #1 (Brilliant Light) (20-1) - Well bred longshot is racing on the grass and stretching out in distance, both for the first time. He has the rail, and $350K son of 'Smart Strike' is adding blinkers. Believe he'll be sent hard and take them as far as he can at a very big price.