Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (LINKAPPLEYARD) (3-1) - He had some serious traffic issues when facing tougher at Belmont going seven furlongs Oct 17. It was his first since Aug 26 at Saratoga when he chased and held down the place spot sprinting for a $50K tag. Trainer Michell Nevin drops him down, stretches him out, and has Juan Ortiz replacing apprentice Cancel.
2nd pick: #3 (High Noon Cocktail) (8-1) - Lasix is added today to colt who has raced evenly in two straight sprints at this level. He's taken some betting action in two of his four starts and should show whatever talent he has in this mile contest.
3rd pick: #6 (Hangary) (12-1) - Blinkers go on to home bred who is stretching out to a mile for the first time. He finished sixth of 11, beaten just over five lengths sprint at this level Oct 28 at Belmont. I think he'll run well at a big price.
4th pick: #9 (Majority) (5-1) - Freshened up since Sept 19, trainer Rick Violette Jr. drops him into a claimer, switches him from turf to dirt, and has Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard. Must be left in the mix.