Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ALSTON) (5-1) - Long time maiden tired badly last out at Los Alamitos after being sent hard from his inside draw. The move out in the gate is a plus as is his return to Santa Anita where he's finished 2nd in three of his five appearances.
2nd pick: #5 (Counturluckystars) (4-1) - Freshened up since late July, he's working well for his return to action. Trainer Bruce Headley drops him way down in class, and home bred should factor if he has any talent.
3rd pick: #2 (Gavination) (5-1) - Speed/stalker rallied to finish 2nd at this tag and trip Sept. 10th at Los Alamitos. Nice effort, and a repeat of it makes him a strong win candidate.
4th pick: #3 (Big Bad Jon) (7-2) - Grey Gelding stretches out in distance after missing by a length at this level going 5.5 furlongs Sept. 1st at Los Alamitos. By far a career best, and the figure earned makes him a contender if repeatable.