Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (CASTLE GATE) (3-1) - Well bred colt is taking a huge drop in class while racing on conventional dirt for the first time. He's finished close up in a pair of local grass sprints facing tougher, meets a weak field, and has a fine outside post. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Fait Accompli) (5-2) - The probable front runner, he's been competitive in all three starts and finished third here at this level going 6 furlongs Aug. 24. 3yo is a threatto go gate-to-wire against this group.
3rd pick: #10 (Bourbon and Water) (12-1) - Longshot ran well here to finish 4th at this tag going 5.5 furlongs July 19. In his follow up Aug. 4, he tired badly after rushing up after a troubled break. Think he's a contender at a big price.
4th pick: #9 (Suite Alonso) (4-1) - A lightly raced grey gelding, he tired here going a mile for a $32K price tag Aug. 1 in his first start since Dec. 14. Down in class and shortening up in distance, he's capable of factoring.