Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (TOM'S GIFT) (5-2) - Well bet when debuting for a $50K tag at Belmont Oct 23, he lost all chance when he had some serious traffic issues at the break. Claimed that day by Rudy Rodriguez (31% off the claim), he's worked her three times since, removes her blinkers, and has Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Tabaddol) (4-1) - Shadwell home bred raced both wide and evenly when debuting Oct 28 at Belmont facing tougher. Colt by Belmont Stakes winner 'Jazil' moves from the 10-post to the rail, drops in class, and has Lasix added. Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin wins at a 22% clip second time out and at a 24% rate when adding Lasix.
3rd pick: #6 (Dr Edgar) (6-1) - Well backed in his debut Oct 23 at Belmont, he weakened to finish a distant fourth after setting a pressured pace. He moves off the rail, drops down a bit, and has Lasix administered.
4th pick: #3 (Hail to Le Roi) (4-1) - On the sidelines since Sept 23, colt ran a bit greenly when debuting that day on the all-weather surface at Presque Isle Downs. He's dropping down, switching to conventional dirt, and has blinkers added. Look for a more competitive effort today.