Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CLAIM OF PASSION) (2-1) - A lightly raced gelding, he missed by a 'neck' at this level at this distance Aug. 18 at Del Mar. Improving sort has worked three times since and gets a slight edge here.
2nd pick: #6 (Spendaholic) (6-1) - He has a speed/stalking style and has been competitive in four of his five starts. He's racing third back from an eight-month layoff and does so with blinkers removed.
3rd pick: #9 (Tiger Strike) (8-1) - Longshot made up some ground in his debut on the Del Mar turf Aug. 25. It was a solid first attempt and he must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Goldie's Hills) (5-1) - 5yo ran 3rd at Del Mar on the grass Aug. 25 in his first since Jan. 1. Competitive on the dirt in the past, he's a threat with some improvement.