Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BOY HOWDY) (7-2) - He missed by a 'neck' here going five furlongs for a $10K tag Sept. 6. Stretch runner has a ground saving post, drops a bit, and travels an additional 1/2-furlong. He gets top billing in a contest where you should box your bets.
2nd pick: #3 (Desert General) (3-1) - Veteran tired last out at Del Mar going seven furlongs for a $10K tag. Claimed that afternoon by Jon Wong, a strong 27% winning angle, stalker fits well with this group and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Burn Me Twice) (4-1) - A gate-to-wire winner here at this trip facing weaker, it came in his first start since May 25. 5yo doesn't need the lead to be successful and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Nap Lajoie) (7-2) - Away from action since July 7, he won here at this level going a mile that afternoon. He's won sprinting against tougher in the past and is a threat with his 'A' game.