Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (SMOKE MONSTER) (3-1) - This lightly raced grey gelding is dropping in class while stretching out in distance for a sharp barn (Brad Cox). 3yo ran well in a Keeneland sprint facing tougher on a sloppy track Oct. 26, a race where he 'hit the gate' at the start. His outside post in this two-turn contest isn't a plus, but his early speed is.
2nd pick: #1 (Trading Cash) (5-1) - He tired very late after being involved every step racing here in a one-turn mile Sept. 28 for a $10K tag. 4yo has the rail, drops just a bit, and Ricardo Santana, Jr. is back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #4 (One Thirty Nine) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, this grey colt chased while wide before weakening to check in a distant 4th going nine furlongs Oct. 24 at Keeneland for a $20K tag. He was very sharp here in a pair as a 2yo late in 2017 and is dropping to a new low for this one. Win candidate.