Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (THAT MAKES SENSE) (7-2) - Well bred colt is dropping to a new low in class and is switching from grass to dirt. $550,000 son of 'Street Sense' has displayed enough talent in the past so that he can beat this kind at this trip on the big drop.
2nd pick: #7 (Greyjoy) (2-1) - Interesting gelding broke his maiden here going six furlongs just six days ago. He's improved since blinkers were added two starts back, I love the quick turn around, and his connections stretch him out in distance. It's also a big plus that leading rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. is back aboard.
3rd pick: #6 (Geo Niko) (9-2) - Unraced since July 1, he's another dropping down in class. Stalker is capable on 'figures,' and his ability to stay close in what looks like a pace-less affair is a plus.
4th pick: #5 (Luckybuck Syndrome) (6-1) - The probable front-runner, he's racing third back from a five-month vacation, and goes today with blinkers off. 3yo tired badly here at this level and distance on a sloppy surface Aug. 1st, but he was under pressure from the 'get-go.' Can factor if he gets an easy, early advantage.