Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (MISSISSIPPI) (5-2) - He looked to have a bright future following a 3rd place finish in the 2018 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream on March 31 of 2018, but did not move forward off that effort. Sent in for a 8.5-month layoff beginning in late June of that year, he's finished 2nd in two of three at Oaklawn since returning and looms tough in this one-turn mile.
2nd pick: #5 (Alkhaatam) (7-2) - A lightly raced and well bred 4yo, he was an easy maiden winner going six furlongs March 29 at Oaklawn Park. Son of 'Tapit' was racing for the first time since Aug. 4 and has been training fast here for his first facing winners.
3rd pick: #3 (Beantown Boys) (4-1) - Very consistent 5yo by 'Midnight Lute' has won three of his last six and is moving up in class for this attempt. He won at Keeneland at this distance April 13 for a $25K tag and runs today fresh off a Joe Sharp claim (a 28% angle). Stalker must be left in the mix.