Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (ROMAN APPROVAL) (3-1) - Veteran ships back from Arlington Park where he tired after setting the pace in a G3 stakes at this distance July 7. Speedy sort is working steadily, trainer Mike Maker drops him into a career soft spot, and this old timer gets top billing.
2nd pick: #8 (Bernay) (6-1) - This Irish import is another taking a big drop for this attempt. He was away from action for 26 months before making his U.S. debut in late January and was only three lengths behind 'Roman Approval' April 27 at Belmont. He's in a claimer for the first time and is spotted to contend by a sharp barn (Jay Servis).
3rd pick: #9 (War Bond) (9-2) - Stalker held to win by a 'neck' at this $32,000 claiming price going 10-furlongs at Belmont June 1. This 5yo by 'War Front' has a pair of above-average local works on view and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Mr Maybe) (15-1) - Longshot lacks early speed, but appears to be rounding back into his best form following several layoffs. Competitive in his last pair, he was four lengths behind 'War Bond' June 1 in his second back from an almost eight-month absence, and he should be finishing fast today.