Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #12 (ILLUDERE) (3-1) - NOTE: This race has been switched to a muddy main track at the distance of 7 furlongs. A 'main track only' entrant, lightly raced son of 'Ghostzapper' tired here at this level and distance Aug. 4 facing a tougher field. He's worked fast since has blinkers on, and he looks set for a big effort.
2nd pick: #7 (Raising the Flag) (5-2) - Home bred son of 'Tapit' has been idle since a wide and even effort when debuting at 6 furlongs Jan 13 at Gulfstream Park. Another main track only' runner, he runs off a private trainer change to Steve Asmussen ( a 22% winning angle). Colt breezed a near bullet 5 furlongs from the gate Aug. 13 at Churchill Downs and had a 'get acquainted' half-mile local work Aug. 26. Dangerous if ready.
3rd pick: #4 (Leinster) (6-1) - Like many of 'Hall of Famer' D. Wayne Lukas's horses this colt runs on a regular basis once in shape. Competitive in three straight, stalker finished second here at this level going 6 furlongs Aug 19. This field is a bit tougher so he needs to step it up a bit. In the mix.
4th pick: #13 (Rucksack) (6-1) - Gelding is moving up in class while shortening up in distance. Three-year-old has finished second in three of his last four going longer facing high-level maiden claimers and draws a nice outside post for this 7-furlong trip. $280K purchase is capable of getting a share with his normal effort.