Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HERO OF GOLD) (3-1) - This filly ships from Lone Star Park where she had no chance after a very troubled break in a large field (13). It was her first off almost a 100-day break following an Ed Ramirez claim, and she meets a very weak group in her first local attempt.
2nd pick: #7 (Rattlesnake Show) (4-1) - Speedy homebred set a pressured pace before weakening to check-in 3rd of 11, beaten by almost seven lengths here at this level sprinting five furlongs June 5. It was her first start in five months, and she's a threat today to lead every step in this contest.
3rd pick: #6 (Splashdown) (5-2) - The morning-line favorite, she drops to a new low in her first race since May 31 of last year. Working steadily here since late April, this lightly raced 4yo is an obvious win candidate if ready off the 13-month layoff.