Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (JOHNNY RAY) (4-1) - Away since debuting in a turf sprint at Saratoga July 29, he returns as a NEW gelding and a bran change to Blake Heap. 3yo has a half-dozen published local drills and is dropping in class while moving from grass to dirt. Can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #5 (Two Hail Marys) (7-2) - On the sidelines since April 1 of 2017, he was competitive in all three starts here facing tougher when last in action. Speedy sort is working fast, drops in class, and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Schooley) (9-2) - Grey gelding has ability and is another dropping in class that's working fast. In the barn of leading trainer Peter Miller 4yo must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #9 (Yes I'm Ready) (12-1) - NEW gelding has his blinkers removed following a pair with the ;hod' on. He's fast from the gate and holds a recency edge on the other three selections. He has a good shot at a big price.