Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (WHIRL CANDY) (9-2) - He ran a strong pace-setting 3rd here at this level and distance July 26. It was his second back following a pair of layoffs and was the first time he was making back-to-back starts. I give him an edge in a contest here that you should box whatever same race exotic bets you make.
2nd pick: #2 (Charlito) (7-2) - A 4yo by 'Fed Biz,' he sold for $725,000 and has been competitive in all three starts since coming off an eight-month layoff June 6. The one-run type is in good shape, and he worked fast Aug. 25.
3rd pick: #6 (Divine Armor) (4-1) - This $250,000 son of 'Include' switches back to the dirt after an even effort from a wide post when racing here at this trip on the grass Aug. 22. It was his first back following a series of layoffs, and I like that John Sadler brings him back in two weeks for this attempt.
4th pick: #5 (Garth) (8-1) - One of two entered by Bob Baffert, he's stretching out in distance after an even effort sprinting here July 10. The Godolphin homebred has been working fast for this attempt and is in the mix at a big price.