Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (EXETER) (3-1) - He held down the place spot after chasing an easy gate-to-wire winner here at this tag and trip July 31. It was his first in a claimer, and he gets top billing in this one.
2nd pick: #6 (Notre Dame) (5-1) - This colt sold for $1,000,000 and runs today for a $50K tag. He has early speed, switches from dirt to turf, and is stretching out in distance. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Perseverance) (10-1) - Badly beaten in two on the dirt, he ran very well in his only start to date on the grass. Down in class and with blinkers on, he's dangerous at a big price.
4th pick: #2 (Summer Fun) (8-1) - This state-bred has early speed and breaks just off the rail. The longshot has Abel Cedillo aboard for the first time and is a threat at a big price if he gets an uncontested lead in the first half-mile.