Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MAGIC ON TAP) (2-1) - This home bred son of 'Tapit' was reported to be one of Bob Baffert's better 2yo late in 2018. Colt won his debut sprinting here Sept. 1, but hasn't run since. 3yo is training extremely fast and is the top pick, but faces an in form win candidate in #3 'Julius.'
2nd pick: #3 (Julius) (8-5) - He's won two in a row, the latest going a mile facing starter-allowance foes ($50K level) July 17. He won by 11.5 lengths, has trained fast since, and I could have easily made him the top selection.
3rd pick: #5 (Dueling) (4-1) - Colt has finished 2nd in two straight at this level, the latest going a mile July 28. He sold for $475,000, is improving, and has plenty of potential in him.