Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CLIFTON BEACH) (5-2) - Lightly-raced colt has been freshened up since July 1 and he finished a pace-setting second that afternoon at Santa Anita. Working well and he draws outside of the other speed. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Ideal) (9-5) - The probable favorite, speed/stalker is working fast for his first race in two months. Four-year-old by 'Super Saver' has been competitive against tougher in the past and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. An obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Nuke Laloosh) (3-1) - NEW gelding hasn't raced for just under 13 months. He showed sharp early speed in both starts last year and is working fast and is dropping into a claimer. Very dangerous if ready.
4th pick: #5 (Papa Gulf) (5-1) - Another NEW gelding, he hasn't raced since early November. No-speed type may grab a share with a late rally.