Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (FOR THE HUSTLE) (3-1) - I liked him last out and he tired late to finish 2nd of 12, beaten just over 2 lengths here at this price tag going 7 furlongs. He's been working fast since, cuts back a 1/16th of a mile, and draws a good post at this trip.
2nd pick: #7 (Bartlett Hall) (6-1) - He raced poorly last out while finishing 10.5 lengths in back of 'For the Hustle'. Gelding had finished a solid 2nd in his previous start and can impact at a square price with a repeat of that effort.
3rd pick: #6 (Powerful Thirst) (5-1) - Improving sort rallied while wide to finish only a 'neck' behind 'For The Hustle' last out. Stalker has been competitive in three straight at this level and is dangerous today.
4th pick: #8 (Pastorelli) (4-1) - Very lightly raced 3yo has been idle since making up some ground Aug 23 at Del Mar going 6 furlongs for a $32,000 price tag. Working steadily for his return, he has room for upside and it's noted that Joel Rosario, who is in for the day is aboard. Veteran rider is coming off of a pair of Breeder's Cup wins at Churchill Downs.
5th pick: #10 (Supreme Giant) (20-1) - Not a win candidate, but he's capable of rounding out the trifecta or super which he's done in 5 of his last 7 starts.