Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #15 (RIVER OF MAGIC) (3-1) - One of two entered for the main track only and trainer George Weaver gets his wish. He's dropping this gelding into a claimer for the first time and is adding Lasix. Three-year-old by 'Pioneer of the Nile' runs second off a two month break and is working above average. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #14 (Jacob's Here) (4-1) - The other entered for the main track, no-speed type moves up in class after finishing an even fourth here Nov 5 facing weaker. Four-year-old is the type that can 'run all day' and he should be closing fast.
3rd pick: #5 (Royal Afleet) (20-1) - Even-paced type has improved overall since August. However, all of his recent starts have been on the grass. He fits on figures if able to transfer his turf form to the dirt.
4th pick: #12 (Black Friday Rush) (15-1) - Gelding is stretching out in distance and moving up in class. He raced evenly in a Belmont dirt sprint Oct 29 in what was his second back off a half-year's absence. May grab a share at a big price.