Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (PATRON) (8-5) - Rare German bred is taking a big drop in class, switching from grass to dirt, and is shortening up in distance. $200K purchase is in the Baffert barn, has the best early speed, and is the days Best Bet.
2nd pick: #9 (Speedin With Eddie) (3-1) - 'Eddie' is the most experienced maiden and has been competitive many times in the past facing tougher groups than this. He finished second at this claiming price at Santa Anita June 24 and stalker looks next best in this field.
3rd pick: #4 (Lucky Snow) (12-1) - Longshot has had strong excuses in all three starts. He's racing second back from a 9.5 month layoff and is taking a big drop in class while having his blinkers removed. Working fast locally, he's capable of getting a share at a big price.
4th pick: #5 (Too Much Chatter) (10-1) - Even-paced type s racing second back from 10 months on the sidelines. He was eliminated at the start in his return to action July 30 and has worked three times since. Another who may get a slice of this at a big price.