Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (BASELINE) (5-2) - He ships up from Philadelphia Park where he finished third facing a bit tougher April 4. Speed/stalker is dropping into a claimer for the first time and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Love and Care) (3-1) - $350,000 4-year-old by 'Empire Maker' has been plagued by injuries and has only made three starts. He finished a distant second at this tag March 26 at Aqueduct in his first race since June 12. In the barn of Rudy Rodriguez, he's adding blinkers and this gelding has been working above average. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #12 (Luminary Flight) (7-2) - Main-track only entrant drops in class in his first race since Sept. 25. Fits, draws a good post, and home bred is a factor if ready.
4th pick: #1a (Junction) (8-1) - Not a strong win candidate, but he has enough talent to get a minor award at a big price.