Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (POINT HOPE) (7-2) - Veteran is dropping down in his first start since July 21 at Saratoga. He finished third that day going nine furlongs when facing tougher after having won here at this tag in his previous outing. Stalker likes it here 11-3-2-1 and this is his favorite distance 12-3-4-1.
2nd pick: #2 (Midnight Cello) (3-1) - Speed/stalker is racing first of a claim by owner/trainer Dave Jacobson. That's a strong 20% winning angle and he's dropping him down off the claimed price ($25,000). Old timer has a solid year going 8-3-1-2 and he's racing in a career soft spot. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Are We Not Men) (8-1) - One of two entered by trainer Rudy Rodriguez and the pair race uncoupled. He's racing first off a claim and it's the second time that Rodriguez has had him in his barn. The level and distance are fine and this 6-year-old is 3-for-7 at this trip.
4th pick: #3 (Saltine Warrior) (12-1) - The second of the Rodriguez pair, he's stretching out in distance in his second off a claim. Away for nine months, veteran gelding is racing back into shape since returning on July 14. Can factor at a big price.