Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SHEIKH OF SHEIKHS) (3-1) - NEW gelding returns from almost a year's layoff. A stakes winner as a 2-year-old in 2015, he's working fast for his come-backer and has a new trainer (Mike Maker). The presence of Javier Castellano suggests that this lightly raced 4-year-old is ready. He gets a slight edge, but make sure you box your exactas.
2nd pick: #5 (Classic Rock) (2-1) - Very fast from the gate, he's another coming off a long absence (July 1). A stakes winner here last April, his works are all eye-popping, he's an obvious win candidate, and I could have easily made him the top selection. .
3rd pick: #3 (Icatiro) (9-2) - Consistent colt is racing first off a Mike Tomlinson claim and almost a 6 week freshening. One run type fits at the level and distance, is 3 for 6 at Gulfstream, and has a recency edge on both 'Sheikh of Sheikhs's' and 'Classic Rock'. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Jaga Poz) (7-2) - Veteran has gone 17-7-5-2 and is 7-4-1-1 racing on conventional dirt. Mid-Atlantic based, he's won two in a row and and brings his best most every time out.