Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (RYDELL) (3-1) - The day's Best Bet, he's moving from turf to dirt and is dropping down to this $10,000 claiming price for the first time. He was only beaten a length Sept. 26 facing tougher on the local grass and looks set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #11 (Hard Labor) (6-1) - Midwest shipper makes his local debut following a private sale and trainer change to Diane day. Stalker stretches back out off a pair of sprints in Kentucky. He just missed at this tag Aug 12 at Ellis Park, then had no chance at Churchill Sept. 16 when he had to almost come to a stop when a horse fell in his path. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Congrats to Avie) (4-1) - Speed/stalker has been competitive in three straight here at this tag and trip. Four-year-old draws a nice ground saving post and can factor if able to avoid any trouble in this large field.
4th pick: #10 (Strong Dude) (12-1) - His form has gone bad since being claimed here for $15K June 18. Even-paced type is still capable of impacting and can do so at a big price.