Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (BIG AL PARKER) (5-1) - Gelding has been freshened up since a good effort going a mile on the Belmont turf for a $40K tag Sept 20. He's shown good early speed on the dirt in the past and is dropping down into a career soft spot. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Elusive New Yorker) (4-1) - He's taking the same class drop as 'Big Al Parker.' Well bred three-year-old cost $200K as a yearling and has displayed sharp early speed several times. He's moving from grass to dirt and finished second in an 'off the turf' contest for a $40K tag Oct 1 at Belmont.
3rd pick: #3 (Rich Dalone) (7-2) - 'Rich' draws the rail and has finished second in three of his last five starts. He should be able to save ground and can be a serious stretch threat if able to avoid any traffic issues in this large field.
4th pick: #10 (El Genio) (5-1) - He's nearing his sixth birthday and is still seeking his maiden win. Nicely bred gelding has early speed and is taking the same drop as both 'Big Al Parker' and 'Elusive New Yorker.' Fits with his best, but will need to be sent very hard from his outside post. Can threaten if able to avoid being hung wide.
5th pick: #12 (Roxpin) (20-1) - Another with a b it of speed and he enters off a bullet three-furlong breeze Oct 27. Drops, but his outside is a big negative. On the positive side, he's lightly-raced and from a winning barn (Joe Sharp).