Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (CIVITAVECCHIO) (4-1) - Well bred and lightly-raced, trainer Steve Asmussen will move this home bred by 'Tapit' to the grass for the first time. Four-year-old has some ability, is racing third of a 10 month layoff and gets a slight edge in a contentious contest.
2nd pick: #12 (Code of Justice) (5-1) - He's another that is well bred and is moving to the grass for the first time. Gelding by 'Street Sense' has some early speed and enters following a bullet three furlong breeze Sept. 23.
3rd pick: #10 (Reverend Sam) (6-1) - He's finished second in two straight at this level on the dirt and is another that's lightly-raced and racing on the turf for the first time. Speed/stalker must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #9 (Starship) (12-1) - $350,000 son of 'Giant's Causeway' has been on the sidelines since a useful debut May 15 at Lone Star Park sprinting on the grass. Working nicely here for his return and 4-year-old should enjoy this longer distance.
5th pick: #6 (U S S Hawk) (5-1) - No-speed type is from the same barn (Boyd Caster) as 'Code of Justice' and the pair race uncoupled. Away for two months, he showed nothing that day in his first back from a 8.5 month break. May rally for a minor award if ready.