Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MIND MAGIC) (3-1) - Stretch runner rallied to finish 2nd of 12, beaten a 'head' going a mile at this tag on the Belmont turf Sept. 20th. He followed that up with an even 4th place finish Oct. 12th, a contest where he had some traffic issues during the stretch run. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Freudian Lights) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he's rallied to finish 3rd in three straight at this level. Another stretch runner, he's lightly raced, improving, and is racing second back from a three-month layoff while stretching out in distance.
3rd pick: #9 (Street Fightin Man) (5-1) - Even-paced type has checked in 3rd in two of his last three at this tag. His lack of early speed has forced him into wide trips in three straight and he needs to do better during the stretch run.
4th pick: #12 (Risky Sour) (20-1) - Longshot draws a tough post, and that will limit this no speed type to a possible minor award at a very big price.
5th pick: #13 (Starago) (30-1) - Speedy sort scratches in from the also-eligible list. He fell two back when in heavy traffic, then lost his rider at the break in his latest. May lead them a long ways at a big price if he can have a trouble free getaway and trip.