Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (ONWARD) (2-1) - This contest features a trio of well-bred and expensive colts. This son of 'Street Sense' sold for $600,000 as a yearling back in Sept. of 2018 and has shown good early speed in his last three attempts. Working fast, he has blinkers on, and he'll be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #3 (Falkirk) (3-1) - A $140K grey son of 'Cairo Prince,' he rallied to check-in 5th of 12, beaten by just over five lengths when debuting at this level and distance Sept. 14 at Churchill Downs. That contest had a strong field, and this colt is a win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #1 (Branco Maria) (6-1) - A $385,000 colt by 'Candy Ride,' he debuts off a strong series of local works. Trainer Mike Stidham has had an excellent meet, 29 of 104 (28%), and this 3yo is dangerous if ready.
4th pick: #8 (Detective) (15-1) - Longshot debuts off a steady stream of local works for the capable Mike Tomlinson. This son of 'Malibu Moon' is capable of factoring at a big price from what is a trouble-free outside slot.