Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (JOYWAVE) (2-1) - He's racing first off a claim by owner/trainer Dave Jacobson (an 18% winning angle) and a seven week freshening (20%). Lightly-raced and well bred, he checked in an even third at this tag and trip at Belmont Oct. 13 the day he changed barns. Stretch runner gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Tea and Cricket) (9-5) - The morning line favorite, he has early speed and is taking a big drop for this attempt. He tired here at this distance when racing for twice this tag Nov. 11 in his first race in two months. He should be involved every step and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Howlin Mad Smith) (12-1) - Longshot hasn't come close to racing to his royal breeding. Four-year-old by 'Unbridled's Song' is stretching out to a mile following an even effort here at this tag going six furlongs Oct. 26. It was his first since March 16 and he may grab a minor award at a big price.
4th pick: #6 (Fastidious) (8-1) - Lightly-raced, he's another stretching out following an even effort going six furlongs. Three-year-old by 'Flatter' has room for upside and should show whatever he has in this spot.