Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (GATE SPEED) (7-2) - He set a quick and pressured pace and held gamely to finish third, beaten a length at today's level and distance here July 31. It was his first around two-turns, a career best, and he's worked fast since. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Go for a Ride) (3-1) - Canadian invader is a NEW gelding and will be racing on conventional dirt in his first off a trainer change to Peter Miller, 23% with fresh arrivals to his barn. This $525K purchase has been competitive in three straight at Woodbine and is a win candidate if he handles the surface switch.
3rd pick: #2 (Still in the Game) (4-1) - He's been sharp in three straight and moves back to the dirt following a near miss here on the grass July 27. 3yo had finished second in his previous pair on the main track and should be involved every step.
4th pick: #3 (Mongolian Hero) (15-1) - Longshot moves up in class following a third-place finish here at this distance for a $50K claiming price July 25. Home bred earned a figure that isn't that far off of the top three selections and can factor at a big price with a small step forward.