Top pick: #8 (SANDY'S DIAMOND) (2-1) - Very consistent veteran has gone 17-4-10-0 over the past two years. Speed/stalker has been freshened up since Aug. 16th at Alburquerque when he finished second facing tougher. In a winning barn (Justin Evans), he draws a fine outside post, and drops to a new low. Takes this if fit.
2nd pick: #7 (Smokin' Cat) (9-5) - In the high percentage barn of Bob Diodoro, 8yo has been freshened up since finishing second in four starts during the summer at Canterbury Downs. One run type has back class, is working fast, and is a very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Inclined to Win) (8-1) - All of his success has come going around two-turns, and this stretch runner will need a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than a small slice.
4th pick: #3 (Well Ya Never Know) (4-1) - Consistent sort has gone 13-3-5-2 in his career sprinting on the dirt, and comes off a solid season at Assiniboia Downs (7-2-4-1). Stalker fits with his best and can factor in his Turf Paradise debut.