Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (BLOWEMAWAY) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill, he was never involved following a very troubled break when debuting against tougher Aug 17 at Del Mar. NEW gelding has worked fast since and takes a big drop in class.
2nd pick: #6 (Two Thirty Five) (9-2) - He's another dropping down after a wide and even effort when debuting for a $50K tag Sept. 2 at Del Mar. Good second-out barn (Brian Koriner 29%) worked him a near bullet half-mile here Sept. 16. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Cast and Blast) (5-1) - The second of the O'Neill pair, debuting colt by 'Sky Mesa' has some solid works showing and has been in steady training since late June. He has the rail and can factor at a square price if ready.
4th pick: #5 (Jack the Closer) (7-2) - Gelding rallied mildly to finish third here at this level in a small field (six) Sept. 9. With several big drop-downs entered, he needs to do better in this spot.