Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (BROOKLYN SPEIGHTS) (3-1) - Gelding has improved noticeably since coming off a nine month layoff at Saratoga in early August. He's been sharp in all three appearances and was beaten a 'head' here at this claiming price Sept. 21. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Two Down One to Go) (5-2) - NEW gelding has fine early speed and has been competitive in both starts at this $40K price tag facing fellow New York breds. Three-year-old by 'Kitten's Joy' is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Rapt) (7-2) - Lightly-raced gelding has finished second in both starts at this level. He has a flexible running style, draws outside of the other contenders, and he has plenty of room for upside. $125,000 purchase must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #2 (Vino Blanco) (10-1) - He's had problems breaking 'cleanly' in four straight appearances. Home bred has some ability, but unless he can get away from the gate without a problem, a small slice is his ceiling.