Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (SPOKANE EAGLE) (3-1) - He runs for the 4th straight time for a different trainer. A popular item at the claim box, stalker finished 2nd at this level going 6.5 furlongs Oct 27 at Santa Anita. Claimed that day by veteran Jack Carava, he wins at a 20% rate first back and this gelding gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Face of Victory) (7-2) - Speedy sort has been freshened up since winning a $25K claimer going 7 furlongs Sep 30 at Santa Anita. He cleared the 2l condition that afternoon and is nicely spotted today by Mike Puype. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Our Tiger's Boy) (12-1) - Cmpetitive in 6 of his last 8, he raced evenly last out after a bobbling at the break. Stalker fits, has won here before, and think he's dangerous at a big price.
4th pick: #1 (Smuggler Union) (6-1) - He tired badly last out to finish 3rd, 7.5 lengths behind 'Spokane Eagle'. Much sharper when winning here Sep 1, stalker has the rail and is capable of factoring with his best.