Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (HEAT) (7-2) - He's been sharp in two straight at this level. Home bred by grass sire 'Unusual Heat' enters off a career best here at this distance Nov 1. He held a short lead most of the stretch and weakened late to finish 3r, beaten a 1/2 length. Three-year-old followed that up with a quick half-mile work Nov 17. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Ace Deuce) (9-2) - Long time maiden rallied to finish a 1/2 length in front of 'Heat' here Nov 1. Four-year-old has a flexible style and that last effort was his best since April 16. Obvious threat.
3rd pick: #8 (Royal Journey) (5-1) - Lightly-raced colt stretches out in distance in his second back from an 11-month layoff. Three-year-old raced evenly while a bit 'rank' in his return Oct 16 at Santa Anita and was two lengths back of 'Heat' that afternoon. Working fast and he's in the win mix.
4th pick: #1 (Itgetshotinhere) (4-1) - He's one of three entered in this contest by trainer Vann Belvoir. An uncoupled stable-mate of #5 Ace Deuce' this 4-year-old hasn't raced since Jan 17. No-speed type has the rail, is working steadily, and Bejarano is aboard. Unless there's a fast and/or contested pace, a minor award is his ceiling.