Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (MEDIA BLITZ) (5-2) - This colt by 'Medaglia d'Oro' missed by a 'nose' at this level and distance when debuting at Del Mar Sept. 1. $310,000 purchase broke slowly, so the effort was an excellent one first out. He should break his maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (K P All Systems Go) (7-2) - He had a tough outside post (10 of 11) debuting here at this distance Sept. 28. Colt had some traffic issues in mid-stretch and was only beaten just under two lengths. He's worked twice since, and the very selective Mike Smith is back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #9 (Champers) (10-1) - Longshot rated, made a strong bid, then leveled off late to finish 4th here at this distance Sept. 28. It was his first following a Bob Hess, Jr. claim, first on the grass, and by far his best in three attempts. He's in the mix at a big price.
4th pick: #1 (Liar Liar) (3-1) - Irish import was away slowly but rallied to finish 2nd here at this level and distance Sept. 28. Only his second start, it was his first in No. America and first for Rich Baltas. An obvious contender, but he may be over-bet.