Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (DEZZER) (7-2) - Lightly-raced and fast from the gate, 3yo has won 3-of-5 dirt sprints and scored here facing similar types at this distance June 14. Working fast at Monmouth, the colt has blinkers on and will be tough on the front end.
2nd pick: #9 (Heavy Meddle) (5-1) - Consistent sort finished 2nd at this level going 7 furlongs Aug. 5 at Saratoga. Stalker has a fine local record 6-1-2-1, is working fast, and is a stretch threat.
3rd pick: #7 (What a Catch) (6-1) - Colt moves back in with fellow state breds following a pair of second-place finishes at Saratoga facing high-end 'open' $40-50K claimers. In career best form, Pletcher trained colt must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Stoney Bennett) (5-2) - He won both starts at Saratoga after coming off a 5.5 month freshening July 27. He defeated 'What a Catch' by just over a length Aug. 30 and gets a 'class' test this afternoon as this field is considerably tougher.