Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (KERSHAW) (8-5) - He just missed at this level going 5.5 furlongs at Los Alamitos June 15. By far a career best, it was his first since Nov. 10 and he should win this with anything near his latest attempt.
2nd pick: #6 (California King) (10-1) - Longshot drops in class is switching from turf to dirt and runs as a NEW gelding following a 100-day layoff. Think he'll be competitive at a big price.
3rd pick: #5 (Violent Affair) (12-1) - $80,000 purchase tired when debuting June 9 at Santa Anita facing tougher. Three of his works since hen have been very fast and veteran Art Sherman is dropping him into a claimer.
4th pick: #4 (Bank Walker) (3-1) - Away for the past 11 months, he finished second to major stakes winner 'Bolt d'Oro' here early last August. Training steadily, he drops in class and is a threat if ready at a short price.