Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (AGRONOMY) (7-2) - Expensive gelding drops in class and is switching from grass to dirt. He has early speed and has been competitive on the main track in he past. Gets a slight edge in a very deep field.
2nd pick: #1 (Indian Soldier) (6-1) - Barn (Rich Schosberg) had a winner on yesterday's card. This home bred is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He has the rail, early speed, and is racing second back from a seven month layoff.
3rd pick: #4 (Stony Brook) (5-1) - Freshened up since Aug. 31 at Saratoga, he's dropping in class and runs with blinkers on. From a solid barn, lightly-raced 3-year-old has Irad Ortiz Jr. back on the re-ride.
4th pick: #8 (Starry Messenger) (8-1) - He's racing second of a claim and almost a two month break. Lightly-raced, he moves from grass to dirt and drops in class. Can factor at a square price.
5th pick: #7 (Buckwellspent) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he's been competitive in five straight starts, all coming at this level. Speed/stalker has a bit of 'hang' in his, so if you like this one, make sure you reverse your exactas with him.