Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (IDEAL QUALITY) (6-5) - The probable favorite, lightly-raced 4-year-old has finished second in all three starts going shorter facing tougher. Stalking type is in the Pletcher barn and he drops him into a claimer while stretching him out in distance. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Dreamsdocometrue) (10-1) - Three-year-old is racing third back from a 5 1/2 month layoff. He rallied to finish fourth at this distance for a $50K tag Sept 24 at Belmont. Trainer Steve Klesaris has worked him twice since and gelding is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Augie's Coming) (15-1) - Another long shot, colt raced evenly when debuting in a Saratoga sprint at this tag Sept 7. Claimed that day by Dan Gargan for the $40K asking price, he has him working fast and will stretch him out in distance. Look for a competitive effort at a big price.
4th pick: #3 (Uncle Duncan) (7-2) - Freshened up since June 22, 3-year-old gelding has finished second in three of his first four starts. He's working nicely, has more speed than most, and is dropping into a career soft spot. Must be left in the mix.