Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CUARENTA) (4-1) - $165,000 purchase is stretching out in distance while switching from dirt to turf. He raced a bit greenly when debuting here in a dirt sprint at this level Aug. 4, but did show some late interest. Trainer Todd Pletcher (a strong 33% rate second time out) sends him longer (25%), and John Velazquez stays aboard.
2nd pick: #10 (Lemon Blitz) (7-2) - On the sidelines since May 20, he tired badly that afternoon at this level in a contest that was taken 'off the turf.' Competitive in his previous pair on the grass, he should factor today.
3rd pick: #3 (Run for Boston) (8-1) - The type that can 'run all day,' he's earned minor awards in five of eight starts on the grass with a pair of those coming at this distance. Stretch runner has a ground saving post and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (There Goes Jose) (10-1) - He tired here following a troubled break July 29, but he had finished 4th at this level in his previous start at Belmont. This 3yo should like today's added distance.
5th pick: #5 (Millies Party Boy) (8-1) - Even paced 4yo is racing in a claimer for the first time. He fits from a figure perspective and is capable of getting a share at a big price.