Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (TUSK) (6-1) - Improving grey ridgling by 'Tapit' takes on winners after breaking his maiden here at this distance Nov. 8th. He's now been competitive in all four outings and should receive a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.
2nd pick: #4 (Canada) (8-1) - Another maiden winner moving up in class. $500,000 son of 'Giant's Causeway' won at this trip Oct. 24th at Santa Anita. Strong finisher is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #1 (Manhattan Dan) (5-1) - Speedy colt ships from Kentucky where he tired after leading until the 1/4 pole in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf Oct. 30th at Keeneland. Has the rail, fits with his best, and front-runner has the rail.
4th pick: #2 (Collected) (8-1) - He's stretching out in distance after a 'game' win when debuting going 'down the hill' at Santa Anita Oct. 12th. Working fast since, and speed/stalker draws a good post.
5th pick: #7 (Hot Ore) (12-1) - Freshened up since Oct. 4th, he tired that day after setting a quick and pressured pace in a G3 turf stakes at Keeneland. Gelding had finished 2nd here in the Del Mar Juvenile in his previous start and can't be thrown out.