Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (PYRON) (7-2) - He ships from Kentucky where he's been competitive in his last pair, once each at Keeneland and Churchill Downs. This 4yo by 'Candy Ride' races first off a Mark Glatt claim for $40K July 9, and he has him working fast locally and is nicely spotted. The new trainer wins at a 26% rate first following a claim, and he has Flavien Prat aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Zimba Warrior) (3-1) - A strong finisher, he rallied to win here for a $50K tag going seven furlongs July 25. He's gone 9-2-1-4 on conventional dirt, has a ground-saving post, and he runs first off a Craig Dollase claim. The faster the pace, the better his chances.
3rd pick: #8 (Lil Sydney) (10-1) - This longshot moves up in class after winning two of his last three facing softer. He won here for a $16K tag July 11, has been working fast since, and is capable of factoring at a big price with additional improvement.
4th pick: #9 (Luck's Royal Flush) (20-1) - Another longshot, he has early speed and is racing third back off a 19-month layoff. The state-bred has tired late in both return attempts and came back with a sharp half-mile drill Aug. 06. His outside post will give Edwin Maldonado some early options and may lead to a competitive effort at large odds.