Eighth Race – Golden Gate Fields (post time: 4:45 PT)
4-Tribal Nation (8/5)

May have gone a bit too fast for his own good during the early stages of a similar middle distance allowance optional claimer last month and was worn down despite holding a six length advantage in mid-stretch but gets a golden opportunity to make amends when likely to enjoy a softer pace flow today. The son of Papa Clem has multiple victories over the local all-weather surface, shows three nice breezes since ran, and is reunited with leading jockey Assael Espinoza, who has been aboard for three of the gelding’s four career victories. The Andy Mathis-trained gelding must pack a heavy load (127 lbs.) but if he can reproduce his best effort he should take this field gate to wire.

Ninth Race – Golden Gate Fields (Post time 5:15 PT)
4-Lottery Pick (5/2)

Southern California shipper finished more than five lengths clear of the rest when running a winning race in defeat vs. maiden $50,000 foes at Santa Anita last month while earning a speed figure that is eight points better than par for this level. He was a voided claim that day, but we’ll assume he’s okay since he’s being protected in straight maiden company by trainer Peter Eurton. The son of American Freedom has a healthy worth pattern (three breezes) since raced and projects to enjoy an ideal pace-stalking position and then have every chance from the quarter pole home. At 5/2 on the morning line he’s a win play and rolling exotic single.