Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (WILD WILLIAM) (4-1) - He's one of two entered by Jim Bond and the pair race uncoupled. This 4yo finished second here at this distance July 14, then was never involved in his follow up Aug. 7 after being unprepared for the break from the gate. Back down in class and he meets a weak looking group.
2nd pick: #2 (Wicked Grin) (3-1) - The probable main speed, he's been freshened up since June 6 when he was beaten 4 lengths at Belmont facing tougher. Trainer Chris Clement has had a fine meet 60-13-10-9 (22%) and he drops this gelding into a claimer for the first time. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Exchange Fever) (6-1) - A lightly raced 3yo by 'Exchange Rate', he's been on the sidelines since Dec. 20 when he finished fourth at Gulfstream facing $50,000 'open' claimers. Well backed in all three attempts, he's a late threat if ready.
4th pick: #1 (Silver Token) (8-1) - Home bred hot the gate and was vanned off in his debut on the Aqueduct dirt Dec. 9. Heavily bet that day, he's training steadily for his return and is a NEW gelding. Bred for the grass, he's the 'Wild Card' in this contest.