Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HUDSON RIVER PARK) (5-2) - Well-bred 4yo stretches out in distance and does so first off a Doug O'Neill claim. A gelding by 'Curlin,' he finished 3rd sprinting here at this $20K tag last out and enters off a solid half-mile work August 9. He gets a slim edge.
2nd pick: #9 (World Affairs) (2-1) - This lightly raced $260K son of 'Cairo Prince' had a very wide trip, finishing 3rd here at this tag and trip July 27. It was his first in a claimer, a career best, and this 4yo is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Kazansky) (12-1) - He's shown some ability in his first pair, which were both at this level and distance. His stalking style can land him a share, but a win may be out of his reach at this stage.