Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (COPERNICUS) (4-1) - Price play set a quick pace and tired late to finish fourth at this level going 6.5-furlongs at Belmont Oct 10. It was his best overall since late March when he won a $32,000 local claimer. Rounding into form and has a solid shot at a mild upset.
2nd pick: #1 (Alysaro) (6-5) - The probable heavy favorite, gelding is racing third off almost a two month break and first off an Abby Adsit claim (18 for 72, 25%) for the barn. Speedy sort is in shape, has the rail, and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Gato Azul) (8-1) - Freshened up for the past two months, lightly-raced 4-year-old is working nicely for his first try at this 3l condition. Stalker was an easy winner at Philly Park in late Sept at this tag going seven furlongs. He broke his maiden at Belmont at this trip July 17 and is a threat with his best.
4th pick: #5 (Mischieviously) (6) - Beautifully bred colt ships back from Finger Lakes where he finished third as the heavy favorite Nov 4 racing for $7500. Claimed that day by Chris Englehart, this 4-year-old by 'Indian Charlie' would love a fast and/or contested pace to develop to help his stretch running style out.