Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (TOP FORTITUDE) (3-1) - He rallied to just miss at this level going six furlongs Aug. 27 at Saratoga. Steady sort was racing first off a claim and should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.
2nd pick: #7 (Combat Controller) (6-1) - NEW gelding is well bred and lightly raced. He was an easy winner going nine furlongs for a $16K tag July 26 at Saratoga and was claimed that afternoon by Dave Cannizzo. He moves him up in class and is shortening him up in distance. Late threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #8 (Holding Aces) (5-2) - The main speed, he enters in good form, and has a fine outside post at this trip to go right to the front. He's the probable favorite and a serious win candidate.
4th pick: #4 (Avast Matey) (7-2) - Speed/stalker tired Aug. 2 at Saratoga facing tougher in his first race in 2.5 months. Consistent sort drops to a new low, fits on figures, and must be left in the mix.