A 'Copper'-pipe cinch?

He's no sure thing, but I like Carson's Copper (No. 1) in today's third race at Hollywood Park. He looks set to return to his summer form, and early speed and inside posts were strong on the main track last week.

Carson's Copper is 7-2 on the morning line, and he can be the middle of a modest pick-three. In the second race, I'd use Sognatore (2), Double Mount (3), Blasterman (4), Champagne Squall (6), Job Boss (8) and Lake Meza (9). In the fourth, I'd go with Rochelle's Jimmy (2), Beach House Luis (5) and Echo West (6).

Good luck today.