Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #12 (SARATOGA COLONEL) (7-2) - One of several that have strong chances, gelding enters off a second place finish at this tag and trip Aug. 17 at Saratoga. A career best and this stalker gets a slight edge in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #10 (Bartleby) (4-1) - Gelded by 'Lemon Drop Kid' just missed (a 1/2 length) at this tag and trip Aug. 11 at Saratoga. It was his first since May 27 when he ran third here facing tougher. An obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #11 (Set Me Up) (3-1) - The morning line favorite, lightly raced 3-year-old is from the barn of Todd Pletcher. He broke poorly and had a very wide trip when finishing third, only a bit over a length behind 'Bartleby' last out. It was his first start since Dec. 4 and he should be sharper in this spot. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Mr Massena) (5-1) - Speedy sort finished right behind 'Bartleby' and 'Set Me Up' at Saratoga Aug. 11 in his first back following a seven week freshening. He's worked fast four times since and is a factor today at a square price.
5th pick: #3 (Filius Scat) (12-1) - Longshot has some early speed and races today off a two month break and for a new trainer (Jeremiah Englehart) 24% with new arrivals. Four-year-old by 'Scat Daddy' was beaten the lengths at this level and distance here when last in action and could grab a share at a very big price.