Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (WICKED MACHO) (3-1) - NEW gelding was sharp in both starts at this level going 5.5 furlongs at Saratoga. 3-year-old has the rail, a flexible running style, and $115K purchase worked a quick half-mile Sept. 21. The top selection but make sure you reverse your exactas with him.
2nd pick: #2 (Uncle Tbone) (8-1) - Speed/stalker broke his maiden here at this distance July 3. Colt raced evenly while in his follow up at Saratoga July 26 and has been freshened up since. His latest pair of half-mile drills are well above average and he has a good shot at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Gehrig) (5-1) - One-run type has finished behind 'Wicked Macho' in his last pair. Four-year-old was 2.5 lengths in back of him July 26, then was only a length off of him Aug. 20. Home bred needs to do better in the final furlong.
4th pick: #9 (Psychic Energy) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Linda Rice and the pair race uncoupled. He broke his maiden here at this trip July 26, then was a 'neck' in front of 'Wicked Macho' Aug. 20 at Saratoga. Stretch threat if he can avoid a wide trip from his outside post.