Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (PRIVATE ZONE) (8-5) - Hard hitting 6-year-old is nearing the $3M mark in earnings. He stretches out to a mile after running second in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) Oct 31 at Keeneland. He won this race last year in wire-to-wire style, draws a nice outside post, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Tonalist) (2-1) - Colt has won several G1's and has earned $3.2M to date. He's hit 'triple digit' Byer figures in eight straight starts and is racing today with blinkers on. Very dangerous if 'Private Zone' tires a bit late.
3rd pick: #4 (Matrooh) (6-1) - He enters off a career best when he won the G3 Bold Ruler at Belmont going seven furlongs Oct 31. Gelding has won at this distance in the past and is a threat if his last overall effort is repeatable.
4th pick: #1 (Marking) (15-1) - Very lightly raced, 3-year-old is two-for-two so far and takes a huge move up in class. Speed/stalker draws the rail and will need to be sent hard from the get-go. He's the field's wild card.