Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (GUARDIAN) (4-1) - Colt chased before weakening to finish third when debuting Oct 17 at Belmont at this level and distance. Trainer Bill Mott has worked him three times since and this home bred draws a nice outside post out of the seven furlong chute.
2nd pick: #6 (Willie Mojo) (7-2) - One of two first-time-starters entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupled. Son of 'Uncle Mo' has been in steady training since late July and John Velazquez is aboard this Repole home bred.
3rd pick: #1 (New York Song) (9-2) - He's been competitive in all three appearances and finished second at this distance Sept 11 at Belmont. Stalker has the rail, an experience edge, and must be left in the nix.
4th pick: #2 (Zoo Yorker) (15-1) - Colt tired badly when debuting in the same Sept 11 race as 'New York Song.' Trainer Mike Maker adds blinkers and $100K purchase may grab a share at long odds.
5th pick: #4 (Just Afleet) (12-1) - Debuting colt by 'Northern Afleet' has some good looking drills on his a.m. tab. Trainer Jeremiah Englehart is capable first out and this $80K 2-year-old in training purchase may be competitive at a big price.