Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SERIOUS TALK) (2-1) - Lightly raced 4yo has been freshened up since tiring in a sprint stakes at Canterbury Park in Minnesota June 11. He had won at this tag May 19 at Churchill Downs and has been working fast locally for his return. Trainer Mike Maker has Javier Castellano signed on.
2nd pick: #4 (Risetotheoccasion) (3-1) - Entered for the main track only, and trainer Gary Gullo got his wish. Gelding rallied while very wide to be beaten by three lengths here in a grass sprint for a $25K tag Aug. 5th. It was his first back off a pair of layoffs and Gullo claimed him that afternoon. He brings him back in 10 days, moves him up in class, and has him switching to the dirt. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Rapscallion) (5-2) - Strong finisher races first of a Steve Asmussen claim. He's switching him from turf to dirt, moves him up in class, and shortens him up in distance. The faster the pace, the better his chances.