Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ALLURED) (6-5) - A NEW gelding, he's racing for the first time since Feb. 21 when he finished second going a mile in a first-level allowance at Aqueduct. Trainer Chad Brown wins at a 27% rate off of long layoffs and he drops this $600K purchase into a claimer for the first time (40%). He'll win this if ready.
2nd pick: #2 (Spectator Sport) (10-1) - Evan-paced type finished fourth here at this level and distance July 17, a contest that was taken 'off the turf'. He runs with blinkers off and it's a plus that Joel Rosario stays aboard.
3rd pick: #4 (Violent Delights) (12-1) - This 4yo is moving from grass to dirt in his third start back following 15 months on the sidelines. He went 6-1-2-1 on the dirt earlier in his career and should factor in this spot.