Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BEANTOWN BOYS) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill, he's dropping him in class, switches him back to the dirt, and cuts him back in distance. Think he can take this field from gate to wire.
2nd pick: #4 (Balanden) (7-2) - $110K colt by 'Bernardini' has shown little in both starts facing tougher. Trainer Chris Hartman drops him into a claimer and had him work a quick five furlongs Aug 10. If he has any ability it will show against this group.
3rd pick: #2 (Blowemaway) (6-1) - The second of the O'Neill pair, he debuts following a steady series of a.m. drills dating back to early June. Barn is having a poor meet by their standards, but it's noted that O'Neill's favorite jockey, Mario Gutierrez is aboard.
4th pick: #5 (Datcatsa Gem) (8-1) - Another making his debut, he worked a swift five furlongs from the starting gate here July 28. Barn (Molly Pearson) is much better than it's 2016 record. May factor at a big price if ready.