Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (HOLLYWOOD HANSOME) (2-1) - $200,000 purchase enters off a solid 3rd place finish here at this level and distance Oct. 30th. He was involved every step and was only beaten a length in a large field (11). He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Strong Yen) (5-2) - Colt stretches out in distance following a wide 3rd place finish Oct. 19th at Keeneland going 6.5 furlongs. It was a big improvement over his debut Sept. 2nd at Ellis Park, and he should like this longer trip.
3rd pick: #2 (Silver Dust) (7-2) - Grey son of 'Tapit' sold for $510,000 this past March as a 2yo in training. Away slowly when debuting here Oct. 30th, he made up a lot of ground while checking in four lengths in back of 'Hollywood Hansome.' He's worked fast since and is from a strong second out trainer (Randy Morse, 31%).
4th pick: #1 (Dilettante) (6-1) - The field's most experienced maiden is coupled in the wagering with #1a-'Hard Scrabble.' Colt has some early speed and is racing beyond six furlongs for the first time.