Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SPINOFF) (2-1) - A home bred son of 'Hard Spun', he's taking a big drop in class following four straight attempts in G1 contests. Working steadily, he's from the Pletcher and will race with blinkers on for the first time.
2nd pick: #6 (Control Group) (8-1) - Veteran New York bred was an easy winner facing muck weaker in a Finger Lakes allowance June 25. It was his second back when following a five month layoff and he's at his favorite distance 11-5-1-3. Stalker has a clear speed to track and is a threat at a big price.
3rd pick: #1 (Lone Sailor) (8-5) - No-speed type is another getting some much needed class relief. He's been in thirteen straight 'Graded' stakes and has been competitive in nine of those attempts. 4yo is 6-1-3-2 at this distance and will be finishing fast after a ground-saving trip.
4th pick: #7 (Flowersforlisa) (9-2) - Clearly the main speed, she tired to finish third here at this level and distance July 18. The winner that day is highly thought of and this veteran speedball is dangerous if able to get an uncontested early lead.