Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (CAVE JOHNSON) (8-1) - Longhsot drops back down a bit in class following a close up fourth place finish here at this distance facing a bit tougher Sept. 11. He was competitive in his previous pair at this condition, one each on dirt and turf. One-run type is nearing his best and should get a solid pace-picture to rally into.
2nd pick: #4 (Cloontia) (7-2) - Speedy sort moves up in class after having won four of his last five starts when facing weaker. Very much improved since late May, he's gone 3-2-1-0 racing on the Belmont grass. Dangerous today.
3rd pick: #1 (Mighty Mo) (5-2) - He's coupled in the wagering with # 1a- 'Site Read' and both were still racing after the late scratch report. Lightly-raced colt drops in class following four straight starts in stakes races. Speed/stalker has the rail, and is a strong win candidate.
4th pick: #7 (Mr. Magic) (15-1) - Lightly-raced colt looked sharp when breaking his maiden at this distance Aug 22 at Saratoga. Only his second start, it was his first in 10 months. Working fast for trainer Todd Pletcher and Castellano is back on the re-ride.