Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SPA JAZZ) (7-2) - NOTE: Race has been taken 'off the turf' and switched to the main track. Gelding moves to the dirt while shortening up just a bit in distance. He's raced evenly in four straight on the grass facing tougher, is working well on the local dirt, and meets a weak field. The 3yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (No Worries Mate) (8-1) - Lightly-raced 3yo is racing third back following a 10-month layoff. Working above average, he has the rail, blinkers on, and the hot barn of Jeremiah Englehart has him on the dirt for the first time.
3rd pick: #1a (Time Expired) (4-1) - The 4yo switches to the dirt after missing by a 1/2 length at this level going 8.5 furlongs on the Saratoga grass Aug 26. His earlier dirt form was poor, but he's improved dramatically on the grass and is dangerous if it's repeatable on the main track.
4th pick: #10 (Shuffling Madness) (6-1) - Even-paced type raced evenly while wide in an 'off the turf' contest here at this distance Sept. 14. The 3yo must be left in the mix.