Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (HYDROGEN) (2-1) - One of two entered by Bob Baffert, this $575K purchase is only one of two entered with racing experience. Colt finished a pace-pressing 3rd debuting here in a strong field Aug. 17 and is back on a quick turnaround. He's the choice to break his maiden.
2nd pick: #3 (Backshot) (7-2) - The second of the Baffert trained pair, this son of 'Tapiture' sold for $350,000 this past June as a 2yo in training. Working fast localy, Baffert has won at a 45% rate (39 of 87) with first-time-starters since Jan. 1 of 2018. It's noted that he has Mike Smith signed on.
3rd pick: #4 (HonorAmong Men) (6-1) - This son of 'Bayern' sold for $435K last Sep at Keeneland. Working fast locally, he's from a solid first out barn, Simon Callaghan 26%.