Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SCARF IT DOWN) (7-2) - He's doubling up in price in his first of a claim by Jeremiah Englehart (a 19% winning angle). Gelding finished second here at this distance July 23 racing for a $25K tag the day he changed barns. He's worked fast twice heading into this and gets a small edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Divine Interventio) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Steve Asmussen and the pair race uncoupled. Well bred colt is dropping in class in his second back from a two month break. Never involved here at this distance facing tougher Aug. 4, he was in very sharp form earlier this year. Dangerous today.
3rd pick: #1 (Deep Sea) (4-1) - NEW gelding is training both frequently average and above average for his first race since June 10. His lack of early speed and his inside post out of the chute are negatives, but trainer Mark Casse has him in a career soft spot. Mixed signals.
4th pick: #6 (Decorated Soldier) (5-1) - The second of the pair from trainer Steve Asmusen, he's racing first off a claim (20%). Lightly-raced 4-year-old is moving up a bit and is shortening up in distance. A stakes winner for Todd PLetcher in April of 2016. he must be left in the mix.