Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (HY BRASIL) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupled. This $400K son of 'Malibu Moon' has some early speed but has had trouble breaking alertly in his last pair. He has the rail, takes a big drop in class, and gets a slight edge if he has a trouble free getaway.
2nd pick: #5 (Battle Ready) (2-1) - The second of the Pletcher pair, he's moving from grass to dirt and dropping down in claiming price. Son of Belmont Stakes (G1) winner 'Union Rags' has also broken poorly in his last pair. Even-paced type is working above average for his first start in five weeks and he's a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Kid From New York) (5-1) - He's making his first start since June 9 and that was his first since Dec. 31. Gelding has some early speed and is taking the big drop in claimers for this attempt. Working fast locally, his trainer (Nick Zito) is mired in another slump at the Spa. However, this 3-year-old is nicely spotted and can be involved every step at a square price.
4th pick: #3 (Moon Over Montana) (9-2) - Lightly-raced colt hasn't raced since Oct. 22 when he was beaten a 'nose' going 8.5 furlongs on the all weather surface at Woodbine. His trainer Larry Rivelli wins at an excellent 30% off of long layoffs and is in the midst of an outstanding year (68 of 221, 31%) overall. Dangerous if ready.