Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (STANDUP) (8-5) - A $280,000 gelding by 'Into Mischief,' he's dropping in class while shortening up in distance in his second back following almost a 5.5-month layoff. He had a very wide trip Aug. 4 at Saratoga going a mile against tougher and is dropping into a claimer for the first time, a 39% winning angle from Todd Pletcher in 2018-19.
2nd pick: #3 (Red Mule) (5-1) - Speedy 3yo runs for the first time since May 2 when trainer Rob Atras claimed him for $40,000. A NEW gelding, he worked an above average half-mile Sept. 1 at Saratoga for Atras, 21% first following a claim. Competitive in three of his first four on the grass, he's a threat if ready.
3rd pick: #2 (Happy Home) (9-2) - A 4yo son of 'Tiznow,' he's been on the sidelines since Feb. 11 of 2018. Home bred finished 4th in a pair of five-furlong grass sprints at Gulfstream facing tougher before the 19-month layoff and is dropping into a claimer in his return. He could grab a share if ready.
4th pick: #6 (Mo Fun) (6-1) - This $270,000 gelding by 'Uncle Mo' rallied to finish 4th after being bumped at the break when debuting at this level in a Saratoga grass sprint July 27. Claimed that day by Carlos Martin, a trouble free beginning may lead to an in the money finish at a square price.