Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (FUSAICHI FLAME) (2-1) - He's the class of the race and has beaten tougher than these in the past. He's one of two entered by trainer Scott Gelner and the pair race uncoupled. Stretch runner is racing third back off a 2 1/2 month layoff and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Pioneer's Era) (8-1) - The second from trainer Gelner, he has a good overall record 17-2-8-1 and is racing off his second consecutive layoff. Stalker finished second here at this level going 5-furlongs Oct 16 and should factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #4 (Aaron's Bluff) (5-2) - Six-year-old tries hard every time out and has a fine local record 10-1-6-1. He has the best early speed of this small field and should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #7 (Half Our Class) (10-1) - Lightly-raced grey gelding has early speed but will need to avoid an early duel with 'Aaron' for anything more than a minor award.