Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (DARK ENERGY) (3-1) - Well bred and improving, he enters off a 2nd place finish at this level going 8.5 furlongs at Del Mar Sept. 5th. Strong finisher draws a ground saving post and should love the nine-furlong trip.
2nd pick: #5 (Aztec Warrior) (7-2) - NEW gelding is working nicely for his first since Aug. 14th. $225K 3yo by 'Kitten's Joy' has talent and is a late threat with Bejarano back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #10 (Exhale) (9-2) - Colt cost $500,000 and has been bet in both starts. Son of 'Scat Daddy' was 1.5 lengts behind 'Aztec Warrior' last out and has been working sharply since.
4th pick: #7 (Brilliant Light) (10-1) - He has a bit more speed than most and raced evenly in his latest. Well bred colt cost $350K and has been brought along slowly. Can factor at a big price.
5th pick: #9 (Papou) (6-1) - "Long winded' type tends to race evenly and is capable of getting a share with his normal effort. He needs pace help for anything more than that.