Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CALCULATED RISKER) (9-2) - Colt chased and held to check in 3rd of 10, beaten 5-lengths when debuting at this tough distance Aug 29 at Saratoga. The effort was complimented when the winner scored right back in a state bred stakes race. $40K purchase has been working bullets since and they've all been local.
2nd pick: #3 (Mo Maverick) (7-2) - Nice debut at the Spa Sep 1 saw him set a pressured pace, and while no match for his pursuer he held to finish 2nd going 5.5-furlongs. $200,000 son of 'Uncle Mo' has worked fast since and trainer George Weaver is having a strong meet 18-5-3-3.
3rd pick: #9 (Conquest Prankster) (6-1) - Colt is moving from turf to dirt and is stretching out in distance. He's raced evenly in his first pair, one each on dirt & grass. $230K purchase is making back-to-back starts for the first time and can factor at a square price..
4th pick: #11 (T Loves a Fight) (10-1) - He tired while racing wide when debuting at this level in a grass sprint Sep 4 at Saratoga. He's switching to the dirt and is stretching out in distance. Trainer Mike Hushion has won with 8 of 22 (36%) over the past 21.5-months with maidens making their 2nd start.
5th pick: #6 (Spotty Zealous) (15-1) - Owner/trainer/breeder Pete Kazamias has won on this circuit in the past and most all is horses have early speed. It's noted that jockey Jerry Bisono is in from Philadelphia Park for the ride.