Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (HARLAN'S BEAR) (4-1) - Grey gelding rated, bid while wide, then weakened to finish 4th here at this level and distance Sept. 11th. It was his first race since April 4, and leading trainer Ramon Preciado brings him back quickly and gives him a big rider upgrade.
2nd pick: #8 (Magna Fortune) (6-1) - Lightly raced 3yo was only a long 'neck' behind 'Harlan's Bar' here Sept. 11th. It was his first race in seven weeks and was a positive outing. Pa bred can factor today at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Bluegrass Rye) (5-2) - New York invader has early speed and is dropping way down in class for his local debut. Competitive many times in the past on the NYRA circuit facing tougher, he's an obvious win threat at a short price.
4th pick: #6 (Giles Fair) (20-1) - Longshot ships from Delaware where he tired at this tag going longer. May grab a share at a very big price with one of his better efforts.
5th pick: #10 (Merry Giant) (10-1) - Even paced type is dropping into claimer in his second back from an eight-week break. Pa bred is not a win candidate, but may get a minor award if the pace picture is fast and/or contested.