Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (JAHAAFEL) (5-2) - Home bred by 'Tapit' stretches out in distance after a pair of back-to-back 3rd place finishes going shorter to begin his career. Stalker has the rail, is bred for the longer distance, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (I'm the Captain Now) (3-1) - Blinkers go on 3yo, who has been competitive in all six starts this year. Last out he rallied to finish 2nd here at this level and distance Sept. 24, and he's an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Captain Hardship) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Graham Motion, and the pair race uncoupled. He's finished behind 'Captain My Captain' in his last pair, but is dangerous if the pace is fast and/or contested.
4th pick: #2 (Shahroze) (4-1) - Irish import is the second runner from Graham Motion. Lightly raced and well bred, he's training steadily for his No. American debut. 3yo finished 2nd in his last pair in his native country and races today as a NEW gelding.