Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (READY FOR RYE) (9-5) - A stakes winner on both dirt and turf, he's very fast from the gate and enters in good form. With this stakes being switched from grass to dirt, gelding by 'City Zip" can take this with his normal effort.
2nd pick: #9 (Saratoga Dream) (4-1) - Colt is lightly raced and is a perfect two-for-two racing on conventional dirt. Stalker defeated weaker on a 'wet' surface Aug. 21st at Saratoga, and he's a threat despite moving up in class.
3rd pick: #4 (First Down) (3-1) - Godolphin home bred was entered for the 'main track only,' and trainer Tom Albertrani is getting his wish. Son of 'Street Sense' has early speed and enters off a solid effort at Saratoga Aug. 22nd facing weaker at this distance. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Disco Partner) (6-1) - He rallied from far back to check in 3rd, beaten 1 1/2 lengths by 'Ready for Rye" in a grass stakes at Saratoga Aug. 6th. Capable on the dirt, he'll need a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than a minor award.