Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BACK BEAUTY) (4-1) - Speedy filly is dropping into a straight claimer for the first time. Four-year-old is racing third back off a seven week break and has been working very fast for this attempt. Think she can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #6 (Wedding Blush) (5-1) - Golden Gate shipper finished a close up fourth there May 19 when sprinting on the grass at this tag and trip. She's stringing starts together following an 11 month layoff and should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into. Filly is two for three when racing on conventional
3rd pick: #4 (Desert Thief) (5-1) - Calif. bred is cutting back in distance after an even effort here May 21 facing tougher going 6.5 furlongs. Veteran has worked fast twice since, drops in class, and gets Bejarano aboard for the first time. Three of her four lifetime wins have come on the local dirt.
4th pick: #2 (Flexible Ethics) (6-1) - Freshened up since April 28, 4-year-old is racing first off a Doug O'Neill clam (a 20% wining angle). Speedy sort is two for three on the local dirt with one of those coming in a sprint. Factors with her 'A' game.