Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (SPUD) (7-2) - One of two entered by Jeff Mullins, he's dropping into a claimer while switching from grass to dirt. This 3yo has shown good early speed facing tougher in a pair of grass sprints and gets top billing in this one.
2nd pick: #9 (Hollywood's Best) (6-1) - In his only start, this 3yo raced evenly when debuting in a grass sprint June 20 at Santa Anita facing tougher. He worked fast from the gate here Aug. 10 and should factor today at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Jungle Roar) (5-1) - The second of the Mullins trained pair, he's also dropping while moving from turf to dirt. Even paced, he's a threat at a square price in this spot.
4th pick: #6 (Colt Fiction) (3-1) - A lightly raced 5yo, he finished a close-up 3rd here Aug. 7 in his first race since debuting on July 1 of 2018. He obviously has some serious issues, but must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #5 (With Due Cause) (8-1) - He was competitive at this tag on May 16, and that was sandwiched between a pair of even efforts facing tougher. Freshened up since June 19, he can grab a share with his best.