Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (PROGNOSTICATION) (7-2) - He's been sharp in all four starts since dropping down to this level. 4yo was beaten by a 'neck' at this trip Aug. 26 at Saratoga and finished 2nd here at it June 3. The top selection, but make sure you box your exactas.
2nd pick: #10 (Panama Papers) (4-1) - He's back on the East Coast after being sharp in two of three starts earlier this year at Santa Anita. He has a new trainer (Todd Pletcher, 21% with new arrivals), and he's dropping him into a claimer for the first time (20 for his last 30, 33%). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Cookie Crisp) (6-1) - 4yo moves back to the grass where he's clearly a better runner. On July 23 at Saratoga, he missed by a 'nose' at this level before finishing 3rd here in a dirt sprint Aug. 31. Can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #2 (Polar City) (8-1) - Unraced since July 2, he's runs first off a Linda Rice claim (a strong 32% winning angle). Lightly raced 3yo has some early speed, and that's a plus in this field.
5th pick: #9 (Alpha Team) (5-1) - Colt cost $400,000 and runs today for 10% ($40,000) of that hefty purchase. Barn (Bill Mott) is having a strong meet overall and won three races on yesterday's stakes filled card. Must be left in the mix.