Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ATTRACTIVE RIDE) (3-1) - Speedy veteran has been to the winners circle 23 times overall and has a fine local record (8-3-1-2). In shape, he's running first off a John Toscano, Jr. claim (21%). Old timer gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1a (Johannesburg Smile) (5-2) - Unraced since Aug. 19th, owner/trainer David Jacobson drops him to a new low and is shortening him up in distance. Strong finisher has earned $250K at Belmont going 15-4-4-2 in his long career. A stretch threat in this spot.
3rd pick: #3 (Wynhurst) (7-2) - Speedy colt has won two in a row and is three-for-five overall on conventional dirt. He was a gate-to-wire winner here at this tag and distance Sept. 20th as he cleared the 3l condition. Lightly raced 4yo meets a tougher group, but his early speed is a big plus in this field.