Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (JOHNNY RAY) (7-2) - Freshened up since July 20, he raced poorly while wide that afternoon at Del Mar. Stretch runner had finished 2nd here at this distance in his prior start and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Captain N. Barron) (5-2) - Clearly the main speed, he tired Aug. 10 at Del Mar racing at this level and distance. Much sharper in five straight before that attempt, he's a very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Rocinante) (2-1) - $70K purchase rallied to finish 4th here when debuting in early December. On the sidelines since, son of 'Lucky Pulpit' is training steadily and is a factor if ready.