Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (BUSINESS CYCLE) (5-2) - He's been on the sidelines since finishing second when debuting Nov. 5 at Aqueduct going 6.5 furlongs at this level. Working very fast locally, $240K 5yo by 'Curlin' gets top billing, but make sure you box your bets in this contest.
2nd pick: #8 (Illudere) (9-2) - Grey son of 'Ghostzapper' raced close up and wide before finishing 4th of 9, beaten 4 lengths when debuting July 6 at Belmont. He's worked three times since draws well, and it's a plus that Irad Ortiz Jr. is back on the re-ride for trainer Jimmy Jerkens (17% second time out).
3rd pick: #1 (Alkhaatam) (7-2) - From the same barn (Chad Brown) as 'Business Cycle' and the pair race uncoupled. On the sidelines since Dec. 2, the stretch runner has some fine works on view and he draws a ground-saving post. Late threat.
4th pick: #3 (Dark N Cloudy) (6-1) - Grey colt finished a very troubled 3rd when debuting June 28 at Gulfstream. $380,000 purchase is in the Pletcher barn (33% 2nd time out) and John Velazquez is aboard.