Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (BARTLETT HALL) (7-2) - Gelding enters off a sharp effort Sep 3 at Del Mar. Racing at this level and distance, 3yo raced close up, made a strong bid turning for home, then held down the place spot in a very good attempt. He gets top billing.
2nd pick: #11 (For the Hustle) (6-1) - Speedy sort set a pressured pace and held well under pressure to finish third at Del Mar Aug 15, Freshened up since he's working steadily and should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #12 (Vegas Itch) (5-1) - Competitive in all seven starts since dropping to this tag, most have been going a mile. He did finish a distant second here at this trip May 6 and his outside post is a plus. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Powerful Thirst) (8-1) - He's been competitive in two straight and checked in fourth last out, just over two lengths behind 'Bartlett Hall'. He's making start #15 and doesn't have the potential upside of the top two selections.