Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (BALLAGH ROCKS) (5-2) - Colt is one of two entered by trainer Bill Mott, and the pair race uncoupled. He's been beaten less than a length in three straight starts at this level and is racing third back from a 10.5-month layoff. Gets a slight edge in a well-balanced field.
2nd pick: #7 (River Echo) (6-1) - The second of the Mott duo, English import is racing third back from a 9.5-month layoff. 3yo is stretching out in distance after a pair of useful sprint efforts and has breezed four times since Aug. 28th. Dangerous at a square price.
3rd pick: #8 (Three Perfections) (10-1) - Speedy gelding set a solid pace before weakening to finish 4th, only 1.5 lengths behind 'Ballagh Rocks' Aug. 27th at Saratoga. Lightly raced and improving, gelding is a threat on the front end.
4th pick: #4 (T R Crew) (4-1) - Son of the sensational young sire 'Uncle Mo,' he's been sharp in four straight at this level racing on the dirt. Stalker is working fast, and most all by 'Mo' can handle the grass.