Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (ROYAL SHAMUS) (7-2) - He's one of two entered by trainer Patty Farro and the pair race uncoupled. Speedy gelding is racing third off of several layoffs and finished second here at this tag and trip Sept 28. He moves from the 11-post to the rail and can take this field from gate-to-wire.
2nd pick: #3 (Germaniac) (4-1) - Stalker drops down a bit after finishing third here for a $7500 claiming price Sept 28. It was his third off a 2 1/2 month break and his best since returning to action. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Decesion Point) (3-1) - The second of the Farro runners, he's taking a big drop in class for his first start since late February. He has plenty of back class and is a major player if ready off the almost eight month layoff.
4th pick: #7 (Hitec Dave) (6-1) - Old timer has some early speed, but almost all his success has come racing around two-turns. May hold down a minor award with one of his better efforts.
5th pick: #9 (Dixie Notion) (15-1) - Stalker chased and tired here last out after being sent hard from his inside post. The move out in the gate is a plus and he may get a small share of this at very long odds.