Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (RUNNING MATE) (3-2) - Colt is working very fast here for his first start since Jan. 21. He tired last out in a G3 stakes going two turns at the Fair Grounds but has gone 3-2-1-0 sprinting. In a very good barn (Larry Jones) and this promising 3-year-old can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #3 (Parade of Nations) (4-1) - Very competitive gelding has a fine overall record 13-5-1-5 with all of those attempts coming on the dirt. He ships in from Laurel where he missed by a 'neck' at this level and distance July 7. In career best form and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Blu Moon Ace) (3-1) - One-run type drops down following a troubled fourth place finish here facing tougher July 6. Four-year-old should get a favorable pace picture to close into and is dangerous in this spot.
4th pick: #4 (Fara's Kid) (15-1) - Old timer is racing first off a Keith Nations claim (26%). Consistent facing weaker, he's capable of getting a share and enters off a bullet half-mile breeze here July 10.