Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BORU) (2-1) - Clearly the main speed, 4yo by 'Curlin' was caught in the last two strides to miss by a 'neck' at this distance for A $50,000 claiming price June 16 at Santa Anita. Sharp in three staright since coming off an 11.5 month layoff May 5, I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Mystery Messenger) (7-2) - He stalked while wide before tiring facing tougher at this trip June 22 at Santa Anita. It was his first starts since Dec. 2, his first on the grass, and his first for trainer Pat Gallagher. Barn drops him into a claimer today and it's noted that Flavien Prat is getting aboard.
3rd pick: #1 (Seeking Refuge) (3-1) - Grey son of 'The Factor', he's stretching out in distance following a pair of 5 furlong sprints since returning from a 5.5 month layoff May 11. Colt was competitive in both, he draws a ground saving post, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Bold Endeavor) (12-1) - Longshot has been on the sidelines since an even effort sprinting here Nov. 16 facing tougher. A NEW gelding, 3yo by 'Bernardini' is training steadily and may get a minor award at a big price if ready.