Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SUPER SERMON) (8-5) - Like all entered, he trying this mile distance for the first time. WinStar home bred chased a quick pace and held gamely to finish third when debuting at this level going six furlongs at Saratoga Aug. 19. TRainer Tod Pletcher (31% second time out) stretches him out (27%) and John Velazquez stays aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (Coal Truth) (2-1) - Son of 'Mineshaft' rallied to finish fourth when debuting at this level going seven furlongs at Saratoga Aug. 12. Bet down to 2-1 favoritism, he hit the gate at the break and was forced to close while six-wide turning for home. An obvious win candidate from the barn of Chad Brown (29% second time out).
3rd pick: #2 (Indimaaj) (9-2) - Shadwell home bred by 'Tapit' tired after chasing a fast pace when debuting at this level going seven furlongs Aug. 12 at Saratoga. He's worked fast twice since for a 20% second out barn (Kiaran McLaughlin).