Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (AXTELL) (6-5) - The probable favorite, he's shipping in from Kentucky Downs where he raced evenly in a $300K stakes going 7-furlongs on there undulating grass course. He had finished second at Woodbine facing fellow maidens in his previous start at this distance and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Brianbakescookies) (8-1) - One of four making their debuts, colt has bee in steady training since mid-July. Most of his works are of the stamina-building type, but son of 'Giant's Causeway' has a pair of sharp local half-mile breezes from the gate on view mixed in with them. Price play.
3rd pick: #4 (Ousby) (6-1) - Grey gelding is one of two entered by trainer Bill Mott and the pair race uncoupled. Home bred by the grass loving 'Shalespeare' is a threat if ready.
4th pick: #2 (Hotinthehamptons) (5-1) - Colt cost $210,000 this past April as a 2-year-old in training. He showed noting when debuting Sept 5 at Saratoga going 7-furlongs on the dirt. However, he had a tough inside post, broke awkwardly, and raced greenly. Look for a much better effort as he moves to the turf.