Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (SPIETH) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Kiaran McLaughlin and the pair race uncoupled. Well bred and lightly raced, Godolphin runner has a speed/stalking style, has the rail, and he was a very impressive winner at this 9 furlong distance at Saratoga Aug. 16. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Control Group) (6-1) - New York bred moves up in class and in with 'open' company after finishing second at this distance in the $300,000 Empire Classic at Belmont Oct. 21. Speed/stalker has local experience and still has room for upside.
3rd pick: #3 (True Timber) (4-1) - The second of the pair from trainer McLaughlin, he has some back class and is racing second back off a pair of layoffs. Colt fits and can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #4 (Senior Investment) (3-1) - No-speed type should get a solid pace to rally into and strong finisher has been in with some heavy hitters all year. Late threat.