Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ZEALOUS TALE) (3-1) - Lightly-raced 5-year-old is stretching out in distance in his first off a Doug O'Neill claim. Well bred 5-year-old has been competitive in both sprints and has been bet down to favoritism each time. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Ring Collector) (8-1) - Longshot is racing first off a Bob Hess Jr. claim (20%) and does so as a NEW gelding. He has early speed, a quick recent work, and is racing 3rd back from 10 month layoff. Price play.
3rd pick: #3 (Bernardfortunato) (5-1) - Improving colt has been freshened up since June 30. He's been competitive in both starts since dropping into claimers. He has a flexible style and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Gio Mino) (6-1) - Longshot is racing third back from almost a four month vacation, is dropping in class, and switches from grass to dirt. Can factor with a late move at a big price.