Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (DEAN MARTINI) (3-1) - He ships in from Ellis Park where he finished a pace-chasing second to a 'much the best' winner debuting there in a 12-horse field going 5.5 furlongs Aug. 4. Trainer Peter Miller brings him back quickly, stretches him out (19%), adds Lasix (33%), and has Flavien Prat aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (Palace Prince) (5-1) - Another that's stertching out, colt has finished close up in both sprint attempts. Well bet in each, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer adds blinkers (17%) and this $200K purchase is bred to like this longer distance.
3rd pick: #2 (Express Train) (2-1) - A $500,000 son of 'Union Rags', he finished second when debuting here in a sprint Aug. 4. He showed good speed while wide, is brought back quickly, and Mike Smith stays aboard. In the mix at a short price.