Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (HEAVY MEDDLE) (5-2) - This stalker drops a bit while racing third back following an eight-week freshening. The colt has run well at Aqueduct in the past and has finished 2nd in three of five starts at this distance. Home bred 4yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Tale of Mist) (5-1) - He chased before tiring to finish 3rd, three lengths in back of today's rival 'Mohican.' However, 5yo enters off a big bullet half-mile breeze at Belmont Nov. 1 (best of 76 at the distance that a.m.). Competitive in all five starts at Aqueduct, think he's a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #4 (Playright) (6-1) - Gelding has been freshened up since an easy win going a mile Sept. 23 at Belmont facing weaker. His pair of works are well above average, and this speed/stalker is dangerous if ready.
4th pick: #1 (Mohican) (3-1) - 4yo by 'Pioneer of the Nile' finished 3rd at this level Oct. 24 at Belmont. Former grass specialist has been competitive in three straight on the dirt and must be left in the mix.