Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SURFACE STRIKE) (7-2) - NOTE: This race has been taken 'off the turf. Well bred 4yo is racing first off a Michelle Nevin claim. Speed/stalker moves back to the dirt and is shortening up in distance in his first for the new barn. Son of 'Smart Strike' worked fast at Belmont June 25 and July 24 and gets a slim edge in this switched contest.
2nd pick: #1 (Dove Shoot) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he set a fast pace before tiring late when debuting on the Belmont turf at this level July 7. He worked fast here Aug. 3, has the rail, and is a very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Quintarelli) (6-1) - The field's only 'main track only' entrant, trainer Jim Bond gets his wish. Three-year-old showed some early speed before tiring when debuting at Belmont facing tougher May 5 and is dropping don a bit for his second attempt. He may hold down a share, but doubt he can win this.