Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (KIERKEGAARD) (7-2) - A $152,000 as a 2yo in training this past May, he's finished fourth in both turf sprints, the latest coming facing 'open' company at Kentucky Downs Sept. 12. Back in with state breds while stretching out in distance, he gets top billing.
2nd pick: #11 (Turbo Drive) (9-2) - He's finished third in both starts at this level and distance since switching to the grass. An $80,000 purchase this past March, he has a speed/stalking style and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Justintimeforwine) (12-1) - Longshot is coupled in the wagering with 1a-'Myitalianamerican' who is entered for the 'Main Track Only'. He tired after being 'hard to handle' on the lead last out and can factor today if he doesn't spend time fighting with his rider.
4th pick: #8 (Empire Express) (5-1) - A debuting son of 'Big Brown', he sold for $80,000 in the same May sale as 'Kierkegaard'. He has a fine series of works on view and trainer Brad Cox has won with 40-of-201 (20%) first-time-starters in 2018-19.