Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (WAYNE'S FOOTSTEPS) (2-1) - He missed by a 'nose' at this level going 8.5 furlongs at Saratoga Aug. 23 in his 2nd start back following nine months on the sidelines. He's worked twice since for Brad Cox and gets a slim edge over 'Klickitat'.
2nd pick: #5 (Klickitat) (3-1) - This $220,000 purchase by 'First Samurai' missed by a 'head' here at this distance Aug. 1 in his first start since Dec. 30. In his follow up at Saratoga Aug. 23, he had a wide trip when almost 4 lengths behind 'Wayne's Footsteps'. Working fast, 3yo gets the addition of Lasix he's a strong win candidate
3rd pick: #1 (Jimmy Jazz) (7-2) - The field's only 4yo, he split 'Wayne's Footsteps' and 'Klickitat' at Saratoga Aug. 23 in his 3rd start back after spending 7.5 months on the sidelines. Gelding has the rail, a stalking style, and should factor down the stretch following a ground-saving trip.
4th pick: #4 (Quiet Out East) (9-2) - He's moving back to the grass after a very wide trip sprinting on the Saratoga dirt Aug. 10. He had finished second in three straight prior to that and did so here on the turf going 9 furlongs June 2. He must be left in the mix.