Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #15 (SARATOGA CHARLIE) (3-1) - He was entered for the main-track only and his connections get there wish. Colt was involved from start-to-finish at this level going six furlongs at Aqueduct April 6 and he missed by a 'neck' despite a bobbling beginning. He has a nice outside post at this seven-furlong trip and is the top choice.
2nd pick: #4 (Bedside Blues) (5-1) - Longshot has early speed and will be dropping into a claimer for the first time. He's tired in both starts facing tougher, but is dangerous at this reduced level. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott wins at a 24% rate on this particular drop.
3rd pick: #16 (Mascarello) (9-2) - Another that's dropping into a claimer for the first time, he's been racing evenly for some time against tougher. In shape, he draws a good post, and home bred should get a solid pace to close into.
4th pick: #12 (Port Au Prince) (12-1) - Blinkers go on for this gelding's first race since Aug 23. He's moving from turf to dirt, is cutting back in distance, and is dropping into a claimer.
5th pick: #8 (Excluded) (8-1) - Lightly-raced gelding enters off a pair of even efforts at this level. Three-year-oold was only two lengths behind 'Saratoga Style' April 6 and can threaten at a square price.