Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (OUR HONOR) (8-5) - Expensive ($435,000) son of 'Union Rags' ships from Philly Park where he missed by a nose going a mile on a sloppy track July 23. Only his second start, he worked above average here Aug. 16 and leading trainer Chad Brown drops him into a claimer for the first time (a strong 38% winning angle). The top pick, but make sure you box your bets in this contest.
2nd pick: #1 (Construct) (5-1) - From the Pletcher barn, he's stretching him out on the dirt for the first time (24%). $200K gelding by 'Curlin' has the rail, John Velazquez aboard, and think this 3yo will be involved every step at a square price.
3rd pick: #4 (Royal Edition) (8-1) - Very wide here at this distance facing a bit tougher July 28, he draws a much better post and colt finished 3rd in his only previous start at this $30K claiming price. In shape, working steadily, and it's noted that Luis Saez is replacing Dylan Davis.
4th pick: #5 (Expert) (12-1) - Very lightly-raced colt is racing first off a Pat Reynolds claim. The original trainer of 'Big Brown', drops him just a bit, switches him from grass to dirt, and think he may grab a minor award at a big price.