Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ACCELERATE) (2-1) - Late developer has won two in a row including a $100K stakes going a mile Aug 26 at Del Mar. He defeated a trio of today's rivals that afternoon and has been working above average since. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Semper Fortis) (3-1) - $525,000 son of 'Distorted Humor' rallied to finish second, a 1/2 length behind 'Accelerate' Aug 26 at Del Mar. It was his first starts since early February and by far a career best. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Blackjackcat) (7-2) - Very lightly-raced gelding is switching from grass to dirt after being beaten only two lengths in the rich Del Mar Derby (G2) at this distance on the turf course there. Working fast and he should have no trouble handling this distance with the long local stretch.