Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (JES JAA) (9-2) - He's moving up a bit in class, but is the main speed, and he has the rail which has been a nice place to be the past three days. He catches a field without much pace and has a solid shot at another score.
2nd pick: #8 (Tasunke Witco) (6-1) - He rallied while wide to finish close up in a Sept. 3 race at Del Mar common to several others. Consistent 5yo runs first off a Jack Carava claim (21%) and has some sharp works since the barn switch. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Iron Rob) (5-1) - Gelding missed by a 'nose' last out in the same race that 'Tasunke Witco' exits. Speed/stalker is back in form following a two-month break and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Kafister) (4-1) - A once much classier veteran tired badly Sept. 3 at Del Mar while facing tougher in his first start in almost a year. 7yo races first off a Mike McCarthy claim, and he drops him well under the claimed price. Tough call.