Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (GORGEOUS CHARLI) (7-2) - Lightly raced gelding has been freshened up since April 26. He tired after showing sharp early speed in both starts at Aqueduct and he received some betting support in each. $150,000 by 'Speighstown' worked a solid half-mile at Saratoga July 17 and draws a nice outside post out of the 6-furlong chute.
2nd pick: #4 (Believe in Luck) (7-2) - Away since last November, colt by 'Afleet Alex' has some solid works showing at Monmouth Park for his return to action. Trainer John Servis is having a great year and local meet and he has Monmouth's leading rider (Paco Lopez) aboard.
3rd pick: #3 (Gladiator Heist) (5-1) - Grey gelding raced close up before weakening when debuting July 2 at Belmont in a 6-furlong grass sprint at this level. Bred for speed, his connections bring him back quickly and switch him to the dirt.
4th pick: #7 (Piece of Eight) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he's been competitive in all four starts since trainer Joan Scott dropped him into claimer. Speed/stalker is moving up in class, but should be involved from start-to-finish. An obvious win candidate, but is no 'lock' at a short price.