Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (OUR LUKESTER) (3-1) - Lightly raced & well bred, gelding is moving from turf to dirt and dropping in class. 3yo ran evenly here at this trip on the grass Sep 6 for a $25K tag. It was his first since July 21 when he was claimed here by Keith Nations. Trainer and jockey won a race on yesterday's card and this runner by 'Mineshaft' is well spotted.
2nd pick: #6 (Star Academy) (7-5) - The morning line favorite, long time maiden has the best early speed and has finished 2nd in two of his last three starts. He's racing off a trainer change to Juan Guerrero who has won with 7 of 17 (41%)with new arrivals to his barn.
3rd pick: #5 (Take Me for a Ride) (8-1) - Lasix is added as lightly raced colt makes his 3rd start. 3yo has gone evenly in his first pair on the grass and it wouldn't take much of a move forward to factor against this group.
4th pick: #1 (Slaminator) (9-2) - Un-raced since July 21, he finished 4th of 7, beaten 7 1/2 length here that day at this distance racing for a $25K price tag. He has some speed and breaks from the rail.