Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (SHANCELOT) (6-5) - Freakish type had his impressive three race winning streak stopped when he missed by a 'head' in Saratoga's H.Allen Jerkens (G1) stakes Aug. 24. However, it was a day when front-runners were at a big disadvantage at the Spa and believe he can win this on the lead.
2nd pick: #4 (Flagstaff) (9-2) - He's gone 6-3-2-1 in sprints and moves way up in class in his first stakes attempt. Speed/stalker should be the closest to 'Shancelot' turning for home and may hold down the place spot.
3rd pick: #2 (Omaha Beach) (8-5) - The pre-race favorite for this year's Kentucky Derby was injured in April after winning the Arkansas Derby (G1) and hasn't run since. Working fast locally, son of 'War Front', will need to be at his very best off the layoff to beat 'Shancelot.