Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (DAD'S STIFF DRINK) (4-1) - Sprinter stretches out following a wide and even fourth place finish here at this tag going 5.5 furlongs Aug. 30. Three-year-old was racing first of a Fred Villafranco claim and looks set for a big effort from on or just off the lead.
2nd pick: #6 (Forever West) (10-1) - He tired badly here sprinting at this price tag Sept. 1. It was his first race in two months and first off a private sale and trainer change to Andy Gladd. Colt is brought back quickly for this longer contest and it's noted that gelded son of 'Tapit' originally sold for $350,000.
3rd pick: #1 (Springtime Mojo) (3-1) - Even-paced type is switching from turf to dirt while dropping to a new low. Nibbler has the rail, has been competitive here on the main track in the past, and 3yo must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Strike Rate) (5-2) - $160K gelding by 'Malibu Moon' rallied from far back to finish fourth here at this tag going 7 furlongs Sept. 1. Np-speed type is from the barn of leading trainer Steve Asmussen and is a late threat at a short price.