Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (COUNTRY ROAD) (9-5) - The morning line favorite, he's finished within range in both starts at this $20,000 claiming price since dropping down in class. Grey gelding is back in shape following a 5.5-month layoff and meets a weak field.
2nd pick: #1 (Royal Rebel) (3-1) - Even paced type stretches out in distance while dropping way down in class. 5yo has the rail and should be a serious threat against this below average group for the level.
3rd pick: #4 (Grits and Guts) (7-2) - Golden Gate Fields shipper drops in class and moves from the Tapeta surface there to conventional dirt. Even paced type was competitive sprinting at both Sacaramento and Santa Rosa last summer and must be left in the mix.