Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CHANTRY FLATS) (5-1) - Note: This race has been taken 'off the turf'. This consistent son of 'The Factor' may or not stay in this switched contest. One of two entered by Michelle Nevin, speed/stalker is in top form on the grass, continues to work fast on the dirt, and I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Felix in Fabula) (5-2) - Veteran has been on the sidelines, since Aug. 3 when he finished third at this level at Saratoga. He loves it at Aqueduct 13-4-4-4 and 4yo is working fast for his return. Entered for the main-track-only, he's an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #11 (Quality Choice) (9-2) - The second of the pair from the Nevin barn, he's won two in a row on the grass and he did break his maiden in an 'off the turf' contest at Belmont June 13. No-speed type is a late threat if he runs.
4th pick: #8 (Everyonelovesjames) (4-1) - He finished second at this level in an 'off the turf' contest Oct. 23 at Belmont and this consistent speedster is in the mix he he stays in.