Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (RAISING THE FLAG) (5-2) - Home bred son of top sire 'Tapit' has been freshened up since an even effort at Saratoga Aug. 30. Grey colt also ran a bit 'greenly' that afternoon but the contest was filled with next out winners. Working fast locally, he has the rail, drops into a claimer, and he can break his maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #5 (Cube) (4-1) - $170,000 'More Than Ready' had a troubled trip when finishing fourth when facing tougher at this distance Sept. 22 at Churchill Downs. He's worked fast since, drops into a claimer, and is dangerous in this spot.
3rd pick: #3 (Blue Rooster) (6-1) - Debuting colt by 'More Than Ready' is from a good barn (Ed Kenneally) and he had this colt breeze a bullet half-mile from the gate Oct. 3 at Churchill Downs. $230K purchase can factor if ready.
4th pick: #6 (Wild About Candy) (8-1) - The gelding is cutting back in distance after tiring at this tag to finish fourth going 8.5 furlongs Sept. 23 at Churchill Downs. It was his first start in three months and he's capable of impacting at a square price.
5th pick: #2 (Youngin' Fearless) (10-1) - Another making his debut, colt has been in steady training at Churchill since late August and is from a barn (Stanley Hough) who at one time was one of the best trainers with first-time-starters.