Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (SAINT MARCO) (5-1) - NOTE: This race has been taken 'off the turf' and will be run at 7 furlongs on the main track. This colt was away slowly when debuting in a grass sprint Aug. 1 and made up some ground during the stretch run. He's worked fast since at the Fair Hill Center and I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Flute Maker) (7-2) - Well backed when debuting in a 5 furlong grass sprint at Ellis Park June 30, he improved his position late following a slow beginning. Trainer Ken McPeek has worked him here six times since July 13 and he has leading rider Jose Ortiz aboard. A very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Smite) (3-1) - This son of 'Congrats' rallied while wide to finish 1.5 lengths in front of 'Saint Marco' when debuting in a grass sprint here Aug. 1. He's switching to the dirt , has Luis Saez back on the re-ride, and his trainer, Joe Sharp has won with 16 of 80 (20%) first-time-starters in 2018-19. In the mix.