Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (PROVEN RESERVES) (8-5) - Very lightly raced colt has won two of three and was an easy winner here at this distance in the mud facing first-level allowance foes Aug. 3. It was his first start in blinkers and this promising son of 'Flatter' is from the barn of leading trainer Chad Brown.
2nd pick: #7 (Calculated Risker) (12-1) - Longshot has won more races (five) than any other entered. State bred scored here at this distance facing weaker foes July 23 and has breezed fast since. Stalker can factor at a big price despite moving up in class.
3rd pick: #5 (Secret House) (5-1) - Speed/stalker finished 2nd here at this trip in the mud July 26 facing a bit weaker. Claimed that afternoon by Tom Amoss for $50,000, this son of 'Tiznow' has been competitive in six straight, and his new trainer wins at a solid 32% rate first off a claim.
4th pick: #1 (Carlino) (5-1) - He gets a bit of class relief today following appearances in four straight stakes. Stretch runner has a ground saving post and is capable of getting a share with a late rush.