Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (HE HATE ME) (5-1) - This rapidly improving 4yo moves up in class after a sharp win here at this distance facing weaker July 19. He rallied from close range while completing the trip in 1:08.70 and earned a career best figure. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Ruler of the Nile) (10-1) - This $1,000,000 son of 'Pioneer of the Nile' has won three in a row and scored here facing weaker going 7 furlongs July 13. 4yo has a flexible style and is capable of factoring at a big price.
3rd pick: #2 (Killybegs Captain) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he's been competitive without winning in three straight sprint stakes. He enters off a near bullet local half-mile breeze Aug. 4 and will be involved every step with his normal effort.
4th pick: #3 (Pat On the Back) (3-1) - A multiple stakes winner facing fellow New York breds, he's working steadily for his first start sine May 27. Most of his success has come going longer, but he's won three times at this distance in the past.