Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SARATOGA CHARLIE) (5-2) - Freshened up since Sept. 22, colt has been competitive in five of six dirt sprints. He's working fast for his return and is only one of two who has raced before on Aqueduct's main track. He missed by a 'neck' this past April 6 at this level and distance.
2nd pick: #5 (Read the Dream) (7-2) - Lightly-raced 4-year-old has been freshened up since Sept. 16. He was beaten four lengths that day at Belmont for a $25K tag and was claimed by Bob Falcone Jr. He was only two lengths behind 'Saratoga Charlie' Aug. 21 at the Spa and is a major threat in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Hopper Dropper) (12-1) - Even-paced type switches back to the dirt after checking in fourth of 11, beaten 3.5 lengths at this level and distance on the Belmont turf Oct. 29. Capable of impacting at a big price against this below average looking group.
4th pick: #1 (Adirondack Dream) (4-1) - He has some early speed and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He fits on figures and should be involved most of the way from his inside draw.