Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (FLOWERS FOR LISA) (7-2) - Hard hitting veteran has the bst early speed and has finished first or second in 21 of 42 starts on the dirt. An 11-time winner, he went wire-to-wire here at this level and distance just under a year ago. 6yo will be tough to beat if he gets an uncontested early advantage.
2nd pick: #6 (Roaming Union) (9-2) - Another solid veteran, he finished second going 8.5 furlongs facing tougher at Belmont Park. 4yo has previous positive local experience, is 2-for-6 at this distance, and is in the win mix.
3rd pick: #3 (Proven Reserve) (4-1) - A very lightly raced 4yo from the barn of Chad Brown, colt tired at this level June 19 at Belmont Park. However, it was his first since late August when he checked in a close up third here at this level and distance. A $350K son of 'Flatter', he has a speed/stalking style and must be left in the mix.