Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (PIPES) (5-2) - Note: This race has been taken 'off the turf' and switched to the main track at a distance of seven furlongs. This colt has finished 3rd in both starts at this level, one each on dirt and turf. He draws a fine outside post and enters off a sharp three-furlong breeze here Sept. 6.
2nd pick: #4 (Wayne's Footsteps) (3-1) - Colt enters off a fine 2nd place finish sprinting on the Saratoga turf at this level Aug. 10. Trainer Mike Dilger leaves him in this switched contest, so he must think he can handle the wet surface.
3rd pick: #2 (Doups Point) (2-1) - Heavily backed in both starts, blinkers go on, he moves from grass to dirt, and is shortening up in distance. Trainer Chris Clement wins at a 26% rate wen adding the 'hood,' and this $70K purchase is a win candidate.