Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (AHEAD OF PLAN) (5-2) - The race features a number of well-bred 2yos and has leading trainer Chad Brown facing off against his former employer Todd Pletcher. Brown sends out this first-time-starter by sprint champ 'Big Drama' who has been in steady training here since late May. Colt had a huge bullet half-mile drill July 7 and another at the same distance from the gate July 21. $475,000 purchase looks all set.
2nd pick: #2 (Principled) (3-1) - From the Pletcher barn, $320,000 son of 'Medaglia d'Oro'is another who has been training locally since late May. His latest four works are all above average and Pletcher (27% with debuting runners) has John Velazquez aboard.
3rd pick: #5 (He's the Souperwon) (7-2) - One of four with racing experience, the colt finished third of 10, beaten just under 3 lengths at this level in an 'off the turf' contest July 28. Trainer Mark Casse wins at a 16% clip second time out and he has leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard.
4th pick: #1 (Pointer View) (15-1) - Longshot is from a barn (Tony Dutrow) that at one time specialized with juveniles and had a fine record with debuting stock. Colt cost $200K, is bred for speed, and can factor at a big price with an alert beginning from his rail post.