Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BITTER RING HOME) (7-2) - Lightly-raced and well-bred, he's taking a big drop and will be on the dirt for the first time. $160,000 3yo by 'Lemon Drop Kid' enters of a wide and even effort at this mile distance on the grass for a $50K price tag Oct. 28. He can win this if he takes to the new footing.
2nd pick: #1 (Blaze of Glory) (3-1) - He missed by a 'nose' at this tag and trip Nov. 4 at Santa Anita. Competitive in four straight on the dirt at this $20,000 claiming price, speed/stalker has the rail and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Friendly Steve) (5-1) - The gelding has finished third in two straight sprinting at this $20K tag. In career best form, owner/breeder/trainer Blake Heap has him trying a two-turn distance for the first time. Gary Stevens stays aboard and this 3yo must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #9 (Alphadar) (6-1) - Even-paced, he draws a tough post and will need to avoid a wide trip for anything more than a minor award.