Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (GOLD FOR THE KING) (2-1) - New York bred moves back in with 'open' company after a visually impressive win here in a $100K stakes going seven furlongs while facing state breds Nov. 18. Veteran has a great local record (5-4-1-0), is 5-3-2-0 at this six-furlong distance, and will be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (Recruiting Ready) (6-1) - Very fast from the gate, he ships up from the Palm Meadows Training Center near Miami where he's been working very fast for his first since June 8. This stakes winner is 8-3-2-2 at this distance and should be involved every step if ready.
3rd pick: #1 (Life in Shambles) (5-2) - Hard hitting veteran won the $125,000 G3 Fall Highweight Handicap here at this distance Nov. 22. A stakes winner many times in his 41-start career, he has a ground saving post, and is a late threat.