Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (NEW DANCER) (5-1) - He enters off a better than it looks effort Sept. 1 at Del Mar. $360,000 purchase chased a quick pace while wide after breaking from a tough post (10th of 10), held his ground turning for home, then weakened to finish a distant third in a contest that has a daylight winner. He's worked four times since and all have been well above average. Has a good shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #1 (Antioch) (9-2) - He's one of three entered that's returning from a long layoff. Away 11 months, he was competitive in all three starts before the lengthy stint on the sidelines. Working well above average, $210K purchase drilled a bullet five furlongs at Del Mar a month ago. Dangerous if ready.
3rd pick: #8 (Mr Mojo) (8-1) - Longshot debuted in the same Sept. 1 Del Mar contest as 'New Dancer.' Gelding raced wide throughout before weakening to check in fifth, three lengths in back of that rival. Working fast since, trainer Jeff Mullins is adding blinkers.
4th pick: #5 (Little Juanito) (7-2) - Freshened up since Aug. 13, speedy colt tired that day after dueling through fast splits. Very sharp in his previous pair, grey son of 'Exchange Rate' is working steadily for his return and is a major player with his 'A' game.