Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (PLUNDERING) (3-1) - Stalker has finished 2nd in three straight starts at this level, the latest coming here Sept. 24th going a bit farther. In shape, he's cutting back a bit in distance, and leading rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. is aboard for the first time.
2nd pick: #3 (Elusive Talmo) (8-1) - Price play has been freshened up since an even effort at this level on the Saratoga turf. Working well for his return, 3yo has been bet in five of his six starts. Look for a competitive effort at a square price.
3rd pick: #9 (Whippo) (7-2) - Lightly raced gelding has fine early speed and was only a 1/2 length behind 'Plundering' here Sept. 24th. Improving home bred has Castellano aboard for the first time, and this 3yo by 'Giant's Causeway' should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #11 (Touch of Paradise) (4-1) - No speed type has been competitive in three straight at this level. He rallied to finish 3rd here Sept. 24th, a 1/2 length behind 'Plundering' and a 1/2 in front of 'Whippo.' The faster the pace, the better his chances.