Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (JAI ALAI) (3-1) - Lightly raced, he's racing second off a seven-week break and first off a Danny Gargan claim (18%). New barn drops him in class and is stretching him out in distance. Stalker can take this from close range.
2nd pick: #1 (Stevie's Moonshot) (5-2) - No speed type runs off a Jay Servis claim (a strong 34% winning angle). Strong finisher has been freshened up since Nov. 4th and has Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard. The trainer/jockey combo wins at a 28% clip when teamed up.
3rd pick: #7 (My Friend Keith) (5-1) - Nicely bred 4yo has been on the sidelines for the past two months. A turf specialist, trainer Chris Englehart is dropping him down in class for his return to the dirt. Very dangerous if he can reproduce his grass form on the main track.
4th pick: #10 (Jacob's Here) (12-1) - Another with no early speed, he's facing winners for the first time. Stretch runner is nicely spotted and is much improved since coming off a seven-week break. The faster the pace, the better his prospects.
5th pick: #4 (Sean and Matt) (8-1) - He enters off a wide and even effort at this level going a one-turn mile Nov. 18th. He has more gate speed than most and can factor today at a big price.