Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (MELVILLE) (4-1) - Well bred gelding is cutting back in distance after rallying while wide to finish third here at this level going 8.5-furlongs Sept 20. It was his first back off almost a 3-month break and his second off a John Toscano Jr. claim. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Malibu Charlie) (5-2) - The probable favorite, lightly raced 5-year-old had some traffic issues when finishing second here at this level going 6-furlongs Sept 17. It was his first off a three month break and is brought back quickly and goes an additional furlong. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Boston Strong) (3-1) - Stretch runner drops out of state-bred allowances into a claimer for the first time. He's a good fit with this group and has done most of his best racing on this course 7-1-2-1.
4th pick: #11 (Prophet's Cat) (6-1) - He was just under a length behind 'Malibu Charlie' last out and the additional furlong he travels today is a plus. With Saez opting for 'Boston Strong,' Castellano gets aboard for the first time.