Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SERGIO'S PRIDE) (3-1) - He has early speed and is dropping in class for his local debut. Colt ships in from Indiana Downs where he raced evenly after being bumped at the start of a 2-turn grass race there Aug 22. Three-year-old had won a turf sprint at Ellis Park in his previous race and has won on a synthetic surface in the past.
2nd pick: #1 (Heywoods) (9-2) - Grey gelding doesn't win very often (2 for 35 locally), but he has 17 minor awards to go along with the two wins. Strong finisher must be left in the mix.
3rd pick: #3 (A Laugh and a Joke) (9-2) - His entire career 21-2-6-5 has been spent racing here at Presque Isle. Stalker has finished second in five of nine starts here this year and should factor again today.
4th pick: #8 (Off the Green) (12-1) - Long shot lost all chance when he broke awkwardly. To his credit he ran evenly and was only beaten 5-lengths and was only 2-back of 'Heywoods.' 'Live' long shot.
5th pick: #10 (Last Tear) (10-1) - Very wide last out, he again draws a very tough post. May hold down a small share at a big price.