Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (AMODEI) (2-1) - Blinkers go gelding who just missed when debuting at this level going five furlongs at Santa Anita July 2. He was bet down to 6-5 favoritism that afternoon and worked a swift half-mile here July 22. Home bred breaks just off the Rail and Bejarano is back on the re-ride.
2nd pick: #6 (California Clone) (7-2) - One of six making their debuts, he was very fast morning drills on view. They include a bullet half-mile gate breeze here (best of 103 at the distance) July 16. Looks set for a big effort first out.
3rd pick: #5 (Elwood J) (5-2) - Another of the first-time starters, he's been working fast for some time and is from the barn of Hall of Fame member Jerry Hollendorfer. He's won with 25 of 104 (24%) with debuting runners over the past 19 months.
4th pick: #8 (Yodeler's Way) (8-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he has some early speed and tired last out after being involved in a pace duel. Colt was 3.5 lengths behind 'Amodei' last out and must face that rival again today.