Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CRAZY LIFE) (2-1) - A NEW gelding, he's been on the sidelines since debuting on the Saratoga turf going nine furlongs at this level Aug. 8. Bet down to 3-1 favoritism that afternoon, he ran both greenly and erratically while beaten by 13 lengths. This $145K purchase is training fast at Monmouth for Chad Brown, and the 3yo catches a weak field in his return.
2nd pick: #8 (Golconda) (5-1) - He raced evenly while saving ground when finishing 4th of 10, beaten by almost three lengths at Aqueduct April 19 at this level and distance. Nibbler has been competitive in five of his last six, and the field's lone 4yo is in the mix.
3rd pick: #2 (Overlord) (6-1) - He's only made one start, rallying from far back to check in 2nd of 12, missing by a 1/2-length Jan. 13 at Tampa Bay Downs. The race was at this level and distance for a $16,000 price tag, and he was claimed that afternoon by Gary Contessa. Unraced for almost five months, he's training steadily, moves up in class, and is a late threat if ready.