Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (YUMMY BEAR) (3-1) - Gelding is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He's been competitive several times on the grass facing tougher and stalker draws a nice outside post for his style. 3-year-old gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #13 (Southern Union) (4-1) - Much improved since switching to the grass, speed/stalker missed by just under a length when racing here at this level and distance June 25. In career best form, he's a strong win candidate and I could have easily made him the top pick. View him as the equal of 'Yummy Bear.'
3rd pick: #7 (Mr Sam) (5-1) - One of four making their debuts, he's well bred and hails from a top outfit (Chris Clement). Originally prepped in Florida, home bred has been at Saratoga on the training track for his latest three works.
4th pick: #6 (Buckwellspent) (6-1) - NEW gelding is racing first off a Steve Asmussen claim (16%). Three-year-old tired here at this trip on the dirt the day he was claimed (June 15). Bred for the grass it's noted that Javier Castellano is aboard.
5th pick: #4 (Street Fightin Man) (8-1) - One-run type has finished third in three of his last fours starts, all at this $40K claiming tag. Fits with his best and well bred 4-year-old may grab a share at a square price.