Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ISHI) (3-1) - He ships from Plesanton where he missed by a 1/2 length at this level going 5.5 furlongs Sept. 24. Stalker races off a private trainer change to Peter Miller (a 25% winning angle). Gelding drops 5 lbs. with apprentice Roman aboard and will be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (Violent Ridge) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he rallied from close range to finish 2nd when debuting Oct. 14 at Santa Anita. He went off at 37-1 that afternoon and will be 5-2 or less in this spot. Home bred worked very fast Nov. 6 and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Ready Eddie) (5-1) - Debuting colt by the speedy 'Square Eddie' has been working very frequently at San Luis Rey Downs for trainer Doug O'Neill. Reddam home bred is a threat if ready.
4th pick: #7 (Mavericks) (7-2) - He tired after rushing up following a slow start when debuting Oct. 1 at Santa Anita. Headley home bred has worked four times since including a bullet 5 furlongs Oct. 11. Must be left in the mix.