Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (STEAM ENGINE) (9-2) - One of six making their debuts, son of 'Mineshaft' was initially prepared by trainer Brad Cox (20% first out) in Kentucky before shipping here. Colt has worked three times locally, has Luis Saez aboard, and gets top billing
2nd pick: #4 (Kadens Courage) (5-1) - Home bred has been in steady training here since late May. From a good barn (Rudy Rodriguez), colt enters off a bullet 5-furlong drill Aug. 10 and leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. is aboard.
3rd pick: #6 (The Grand Canal) (5-2) - Away slowly when debuting here July 27, gelding recovered to finish a distant second at this level and distance. Trainer Linda Rice (29% second time out), has worked him since and Jose Ortiz stays aboard.
4th pick: #3 (Kosciuszko) (10-1) - Colt as some impressive works showing on his a.m. tab including a bullet half-mile from the gate at Belmont Park July 30. Small barn (Patrick Quick) may have this home bred ready to be competitive.