Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (CITY STEEL) (3-1) - Veteran was never involved following a slow start here facing much tougher. As steady as they come, it broke a string of competitive efforts dating back just under a year. The big drop and an alert break wins this.
2nd pick: #1 (Small Town Hero) (7-2) - Lightly raced 3yo was an easy wire-to-wire here at this distance facing weaker Aug. 2. Claimed that day for $20,000 by trainer John Brocklebank, he's worked twice since, has the rail, and his early speed is dangerous.
3rd pick: #2 (Donji) (6-1) - Another veteran, he's moving from grass to dirt after finishing an even 4th here facing allowance foes on the local turf Aug. 4. Competitive the last three times he's been on the main track, he is a factor in this spot.
4th pick: #5 (Kristi's Copilot) (4-1) - He finished an even 3rd here at this tag and trip Aug. 3 in his second back off a two-month break and first following a Mike Machowsky claim. Stalker fits with his best and must be left in the mix.