Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BOLSTER) (2-1) - The purse for this maiden special weight contest is a hefty $50,000 so it's attracted a well bred field. This colt cost $560,000 and is making his first start since last October. He finished 2nd that day at Laurel at this level and distance. Working fast at Fair Hill and trainer Arnaud Delacour, who is having a career year) wins at a solid 30% rate off of long absences. It's noted that Joe Bravo is in from Monmouth for the mount.
2nd pick: #3 (Hot Seat) (3-1) - One of three making their debuts, this son of 'Unbridled's Song' cost $260K. Working fast at Monmouth, his trainer (Jay Servis) is another having his best year ever. He's won with 72 of 256 (28%) racing on several fronts.
3rd pick: #5 (Piece of Eight) (7-2) - He has an experience edge on the top two selections. Since coming north from Tampa in the spring, speed/stalker has gone 3-0-2-1. In shape and a nice alternative if you don't like 'Bolster' or 'Hot Seat'.
4th pick: #7 (Lori's Folly) (4-1) - Freshened up since May 23, colt has a stalking atyle and has been competitive in 3 of his 4 starts. He had a sharp half-mile breeze here Aug 31 and can't be eliminated.