Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ARTHUR AVENUE) (15-1) - Big longshot has been freshened up since June 4. He's had problems at the break in both sprints at this level and is working sharply for this contest. He cost $415,000 as a 2-year-old in training in March of 2015. I like his prep pattern for this and also the fact that John Velazquez is interested.
2nd pick: #14 (Investigator) (3-1) - He was entered for the main track only and trainer Jay Servis gets his wish. Well bred colt has early speed and should be involved from start to finish.
3rd pick: #3 (Come Around) (15-1) - He finished a pace-setting/pressing second here when facing 'open' $40K claimers on the grass July 22. By far a career best, it was his first start in 19.5 months. He's been given five weeks to recover and is a factor at a square price.
4th pick: #2 (D'Eloquent) (12-1) - Another longshot, he's raced evenly in all four sprints, three on the dirt and one on the grass. He draws a good post and may grab a share at a big price.
5th pick: #5 (Pinnacle Mountain) (5-1) - Three-year-old finished second here at this level and distance on a sloppy surface Aug 1 in a contest that was moved to the main track. A repeat of that effort makes him a threat.