Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (NEW JERSEY JOHN) (4-1) - In excellent form at present, he won here at this distance July 5 facing 'open' $35,000 claimers at the 3l condition. In a pair of follow-ups at Saratoga at this level, he missed by a 1/2 length Aug. 1, then had a rough trip when losing by 4 lengths Aug 25. Stalker gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Gambler's Fallacy) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he rallied from far back to break his maiden when debuting at Saratoga going 9 furlongs on the dirt Aug. 5. He defeated a very weak field, but is from the barn of Chad Brown and this $235,000 colt has plenty of room for upside.
3rd pick: #2 (Mango M) (7-2) - He was a length better than 'New Jersey John' at Saratoga Aug. 25 in his first facing winners. $250K purchase broke his maiden here July 24 and is clearly improving at this stage. In the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Stormy Highway) (20-1) - The main speed, he's won 5-of-12 on the dirt and is racing on the grass for the first time. Bred to handle the surface change, he'll take them as far as he can at a big price.