Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (LIFE IN SHAMBLES) (2-1) - Veteran moves back up a bit after finishing second going 7 furlongs at Belmont for a $32K tag Oct. 2. A stakes winner in the past, he's done well at Aqueduct 14-4-4-1 and is 4-1-2-1 at today's 6 1/2 furlong distance. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Earned Success) (3-1) - Lightly raced 4yo is racing third back following a 10.5 layoff and has been competitive in both return starts facing tougher. One-run type drops down, draws well, and this Chad Brown runner is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Bitumen) (5-1) - On the sidelines since July 5, he finished second that afternoon going 6 furlongs at Belmont facing starter-allowance ($25,000) foes. He's moving up in class, but a bullet half-mile work Oct. 7 indicates his readiness.
4th pick: #2 (The Sicarii) (10-1) - Longshot rallied to miss by a 'neck going 7 furlongs at Belmont for a $32K tag Oct. 12. Claimed that afternoon by Ed Delauro, he moves him up a bit and this 3yo is capable of getting a share at a big price.