Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (CRAZY LIFE) (2-1) - Gelding has been freshened up since finishing third in three straight attempts at this level. Latest saw him miss by a length at this distance Aug. 23 at Saratoga and trainer Chad Brown has worked him six times in the past 5 weeks. 3yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Jimmy Jazz) (4-1) - On the sidelines since Sept. 18, he's been competitive in all four at this level since coming off almost an 8 month layoff June 2. 4yo has a one run style and is in the win mix.
3rd pick: #2 (Implied Volatility) (9-2) - Lightly raced gelding moves back to the grass after missing by a 'neck' going a mile here for a $40K tag in an 'off the turf' contest Nov. 1. He runs today fresh off a Rudy Rodriguez claim (21% angle) and he has Irad Ortiz Jr aboard.
4th pick: #7 (Klickitat) (3-1) - He's finished second in three of four this year at this level and the horse that beat him last out won his follow up and looks to have a bright future. In the mix.