Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (CALIFORNIA CHROME) (4-5) - Fan favorite makes his return to action after a 9 1/2 month layoff. He's beaten much tougher groups than this in the past and trainer Art Sherman says he's never been better. Champ has a tactical advantage with his fine early speed and should be back in the winner's circle this afternoon.
2nd pick: #5 (Hoppertunity) (5-1) - Nice horse has banked over $1.5M woill all 16-starts coming on real dirt. One-run type enters in career best form and has a solid local record 8-2-4-1. He won this stakes a year ago, but there was no rival like 'Chrome' running that afternoon. He has the best chance at a possible upset.
3rd pick: #3 (Point Piper) (10-1) - Stretch runner enters in form having finished second in a pair of stakes. He should get a small slice of this, but would need a career best to beat either of the top two selections.
4th pick: #1 (Alfa Bird) (20-1) - Long shot has early speed and breaks from the rail. Working fast for his second off a very long layoff, he'll take them as far as he can.