Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (HEAT FLASH) (4-1) - Veteran races first off a Danny Gargan claim and a subsequent 7-week freshening. He has enough positional speed to not get lost in the early stages and has a good closing kick. The tag and trip are fine and he gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Compliance Officer) (5-2) - A stakes winner many times over when facing fellow New York breds earlier in his career, this 13-time winner has won eight races on this course and almost $500K. He's slipped a bit as he nears his 10th birthday, but enters off a solid second-place finish at this level Aug 26 at Saratoga. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Sinatra) (3-1) - He has more early speed than most and won at this tag and trip here July 8. He raced both wide and evenly in a follow up start at Saratoga Aug 2 and should be involved today from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #7 (Upgrade) (7-2) - His lack of speed is a concern, but he's dropping down to this $25K claiming price for the first time. He's earned almost $500K on the grass and $200 of that has come on this course. Strong finisher cannot be left out.