Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (STORM PROPHET) (7-2) - Like most entered, colt is trying a longer distance for the first time. $225,000 son of 'Tale of the Cat' raced evenly when debuting Aug 28 at Saratoga at this level going 5.5-furlongs grass sprint. Working well since, trainer Mike Hushion (36% second time out) adds blinkers (33%).
2nd pick: #13 (Leaveematthegate) (3-1) - Colt has been competitive in all three starts and last out raced at a mile. Stalker fits, is in shape, and worked a half-mile on Oct 6.
3rd pick: #12 (Crea Can Do) (8-1) - He enters off an even and wide effort here at this level going a mile on the grass Sep 19. Gelding is from a good small barn (Mike Dilger) and can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #5 (Summer Candy) (7-2) - Debuting son of 'Candy Ride' has a steady work tab on view including a sharp half-mile breeze from the gate Sept 2. In the Clement barn a threat if ready.
5th pick: #14 (The Undersheriff) (20-1) - Long shot ran evenly here at this level going a mile Sept 19. A career best, it was his first on the grass and John Velazquez gets aboard.