Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (THE ALL BUTTON) (7-2) - Like most, he's trying the grass and a longer distance both for the first time. He has fine early speed, is bred to like the changes, and trainer Doug O'Neill is adding blinkers.
2nd pick: #9 (Bily Big) (3-1) - Irish import makes his No. American debut following a pair of good efforts on the grass in his native land. Colt has early speed and runs with Lasix administered, which is forbidden in both the British Isles and mainland Europe.
3rd pick: #6 (Curly's Goodbye) (9-2) - 'Curly' rallied to miss by a 'nose' when facing a small field (only three rivals) for a $75K tag going five furlongs on the Santa Anita dirt July 8. He's bred to like the grass, by 'More Than Ready,' and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Van Cortlandt) (5-1) - Colt cost $225,000 last Sept. as a yearling at Keeneland. Working steadily for a fine first out barn (Simon Callaghan 22%), and he has Hall of Famer Mike Smith interested.