Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (TAPITSPHERE) (3-1) - Speed/stalker just failed Aug 26 at Saratoga going 1 1/8th mile on the dirt at this level. It was a career best and came off almost a 70-day break. He's cutting back in distance and draws a good outside post. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Send It In) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupled. New York bred had a troubled break and trip when finishing 5 1/2 lengths behind 'Tapitsphere' Aug 26 at Saratoga. He's worked fast twice since, has the rail, and Castellano stays aboard.
3rd pick: #4 (African Fighter) (8-1) - The second of the Pletcher pair, he split the top two picks Aug 26 at the 'Spa.' Strong finisher is a factor, but may needs some pace help to make his late charge pay off.
4th pick: #3 (Hilbilly Style) (15-1) - Long shot races second off a Pat Reynolds claim and enters off a third-place finish at this level going 7-furlongs at Saratoga Sep 6. Colt is well bred, fits with these, and the longer distance is in his favor.
5th pick: #10 (Hoarder) (12-1) - He ships up from Monmouth where he finished a close up second facing weaker July 26. Working very fast locally and he may contend at a big price from his nice outside post at this one-turn mile.