Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (PRINCE LUCKY) (5-2) - A multiple stakes winner from the barn of Todd Pletcher, he's been freshened up since a win here in a $100K ungraded contest July 7 going 8.5 furlongs. He has a speed/stalking style, John Velazquez stays aboard, and this 4yo enters off a very fast 5-furlong breeze Sept. 7.
2nd pick: #3 (Pat On the Back) (4-1) - New York bred has banked over $900K and has a great local record 10-5-3-2. 5yo was sharpened up in a Saratoga sprint Aug. 9 in his first race since May 27 and this consistent veteran is dangerous in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Plainsman) (9-2) - He won three in a row at this time last year, but then went in for an 8.5 month layoff. Colt rallied to finish second sprinting in a small field (5) at Saratoga in his return Aug 15 and should be much sharper as he stretches out to a mile.