Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (BILLY BATTS) (3-1) - He was a maiden winner here at this distance Aug. 10 after shipping here following a pair of competitive efforts at Ellis Park. Well bred runner has room for upside and has a shot at pulling off a mild upset.
2nd pick: #1 (Encoder) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he won his debut here going five furlongs on the grass Aug. 7. Trainer John Sadler stretches him out, he has the rail, and leading rider Flavien Prat stays aboard. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Raging Whiskey) (9-2) - The probable front runner, he's stretching out in distance and is on the grass for the first time. Colt runs with blinkers off and will take them on the lead as far as he can.