Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (MCKALE) (4-1) - He's one of a pair from trainer Bob Baffert, and this 4yo is making his first start since July 1. He finished a pace-setting 2nd that afternoon at Los Alamitos and is working fast for his return here. I give him a slight edge in a wide open contest where you should box your bets.
2nd pick: #7 (Cruel Intention) (2-1) - The second of the pair from Bob Baffert, he's won both starts, the latest coming when he scored here by a 'neck' in the $200K Golden State Juvenile Stakes here at seven furlongs Nov. 3. This 3yo faces older horses in his return, but is working fast.
3rd pick: #8 (Cats Blame) (10-1) - Longshot had a wide trip when finishing 4th of nine, beaten just under five lengths here going six furlongs at this level May 27. Strong finisher had won his previous start May 4 at this trip, and he should receive a fast and/or contested pace today to rally into.
4th pick: #1 (Candy Cornell) (5-1) - He's finished 2nd in two straight here at this level and was a 'neck' in front of 'Cats Blame' May 27. Stalker has a ground saving post today and must be left in the mix.