Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MR SAM) (5-2) - This race has been switched to the main track at a distance of 1 1/8th miles. Gelding moves from turf to dirt and is stretching out in distance. He rallied to finish third when debuting in a seven furlong grass race at this level July 14 at Belmont Park. He's worked here since, has the rail, and trainer Chris Clement has s very good record in these switched contests.
2nd pick: #2 (Risky Sour) (12-1) - He's been a maiden a very long time but has shown significant improvement in his last five starts. Stretch runner can run all day and his experience should play well in a field that's mostly lightly raced.
3rd pick: #8 (Posse's Moonbeam) (4-1) - Lasix is added to gelding making his second start. He raced evenly following a troubled break when debuting at Belmont in a seven furlong turf race at this $40K tag July 2. He was only about a length behind 'Riasy Sour' that day and his trainer (Charlie Baker) is having his best meet ever on the NYRA circuit at 5 for 11 (45%).
4th pick: #6 (Jack Rocks) (12-1) - Longshot is dropping into a claimer for the first time and moves back to the dirt. Grey colt flashed some early speed last out and runs today with blinkers on. Think he'll be competitive at a big price.