Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (NO DOZING) (3-1) - Gelding is cutting back a furlong following a fourth-place finish in Belmont's one mile Kelso Handicap (G2) Sept. 22. Veteran stakes performer ran well in the G1 Forego at this distance Aug. 25 at Saratoga and has a recency edge on the presumed favorite.
2nd pick: #1 (Coal Front) (7-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, speedy and lightly raced 4yo is training fast for his first start since winning the Gallant Bob (G3) a bit over 14 months ago. He's in the Pletcher barn (32% off of long layoffs) has fired fresh in the past, has the rail, and would be no surprise at a short price.
3rd pick: #2 (True Timber) (4-1) - He's won 3-of-5 starts this year and earned a career-best figure June 10 at Belmont when scoring at this distance. Stalker likes some time between his appearances and is working fast since winning a 6-furlong contest Sept. 16 at Belmont. The 4yo must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Bon Raison) (20-1) - Longshot has won two in a row at this distance racing at Belmont. They came following a Gary Contessa claim and this 3yo may get a minor award at a big price.