Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (NIGEL'S DESTINY) (4-1) - Veteran is dropping in class while shortening up in distance. Speed/stalker set a quick and pressured pace before weakening to finish third going a mile at Belmont Park July 7 facing first-level allowance foes. A winner at this distance in his previous start there (June 7) his outside post will provide jockey Jose Ortiz with some early options.
2nd pick: #4 (J S Bach) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he overcame a troubled break to miss by less than a length here at this level going 6.5 July 21. A stakes winner earlier this year at Aqueduct, 6yo is from a high percentage barn (Jay Servis) and is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #6 (Daddy D T) (6-1) - He raced evenly following a troubled start facing tougher at Belmont July 7. Much sharper in his previous pair, he won at this tag on a sloppy track at Belmont June 10 and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Forge) (3-1) - He missed by a 'neck' here July 21 and was a 1/2 length in front of 'J S Bach' that afternoon. Consistent speed/stalker runs first off a Mike Maker claim and this 4yo should be involved every step after breaking from his rail post.