Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (NOBLE PURSUIT) (3-1) - A $270,000 son of 'Curlin', colt makes his belated debut off of some sharp local works for trainer John Sadler (14% first out). He meets a weak looking group in his initial attempt and can win this if he runs to her a.m. drills.
2nd pick: #6 (The Longest Night) (7-2) - He ships in from Arizona Downs where he missed by just under a length at this level facing special weights there May 26. 3yo gelding by 'Paynter' runs off a private trainer change to Phil D'Amato ( a 21% angle) and he's adding blinkers. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Oil Can Knight) (7-5) - The morning line favorite, he missed by a 1/2 length sprinting on the Santa Anita grass June 21. Capable on the dirt, he has the best early speed and is an obvious threat at a short price.