Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (HARLAN'S BEAR) (7-2) - Grey gelding is dropping in class for this attempt. He rallied to check in a distant 3rd here at this trip facing tougher Oct. 18th. Strong finisher is from the barn of leading trainer Ramon Preciado and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Gotta Be Gold) (8-1) - He's stretching out in distance while racing back into shape following a 6.5-month layoff. His latest effort going seven furlongs showed he's nearing his best, and gelding can impact today at a square price.
3rd pick: #9 (Jimmy the Explorer) (9-2) - 'Jimmy' enters off a pair of back-to-back 3rd place finishes here both at this level and distance. In career best form at present, 3yo must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Grande Heist) (12-1) - No speed type stretches out after finishing a rallying 3rd here at this level going six furlongs Oct. 15th. He fits on figures but will need a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than a minor award.