Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (PARKLAND STRONG) (5-2) - He finished a pace-chasing third when facing tougher and is dropping back into the claiming ranks. 4yo has been competitive in all three previous attempts at this price tag and it's noted that leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr is aboard for the first time.
2nd pick: #2 (Septemberten) (2-1) - The speedy gelding has finished third in six straight attempts with the latest three of those coming against tougher. He has lost at this tag in the past, but is a strong win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #5 (Golden Idol) (9-2) - Lightly raced and speedy, he's been on the sidelines since Jan. 12 of 2019. Both of his efforts came facing tougher and he's dropping into a claimer for the first time. Colt has a fine series of works on view at the Palm Meadows Center and he's a major threat if ready.