Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (APARTFROMTHECROWD) (6-5) - Very lightly raced colt ships from Monmouth where he rallied following a bobbling break in a grass racing facing tougher July 29. It was his first since March 10 of 2017 and he most likely needed the start. Leading trainer Chad Brown switches him to the dirt, drops him down, adds blinkers, and $90,000 purchase gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Playwright) (4-1) - Competitive in 8 of his last 9, he held to finish 2nd here at this level and distance Aug 6. He did not have the best of trips that day and did well despite that fact. Speed/stalker has a good shot at springing a mild upset.
3rd pick: #6 (Single Gem) (4-1) - Speed/stalker drops in class while stretching out in distance in his 3rd start back following a 3 month vacation. He finished 2nd here for twice this claiming price going 7 furlongs Aug 9 and must be left in the mix.