Top pick: #1 (ARTEMIS PAPERBOY) (4-1) - Trainer Dave Jacobson originally had two horse (uncoupled) entered in this sprint and elected to scratch #4 "Big Lute" who would probably have won this if he stayed in. He elects to go with this gelding who rallied to win going 6.5-furlongs for a $16K tag Nov. 8 as he cleared the 2l condition. He draws the rail, drops slightly, and meets a weak field. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Forged) (6-1) - Stalker tired at this level last out in his first local effort after shipping up from Florida. He's won on the inner dirt in the past 5-1-0-2 and fits on figures. Look for him to be competitive in this spot.
3rd pick: #3 (Private Irving A) (5-1) - "Irving" surprised last out at odds of 27-1 in his ninth try at this 2l condition. He's won on the inner surface in the past and has a fine record on "off" going 8-1-3-0. In the mix.