Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (NASA) (3-1) - Lightly raced colt finished an even 3rd here at this level and distance Oct. 11th. It was his first race in just over nine months, and this former stakes winner should move forward enough to beat this group.
2nd pick: #8 (Island Cat) (7-2) - Unraced since April 18, he's working nicely at Monmouth for his return to action. Lightly raced home bred has sharp early speed and should be involved from start-to-finish if ready.
3rd pick: #2 (Noble Hustle) (12-1) - Longshot has been freshened up since breaking his maiden at Saratoga for a $20K tag Sept. 4th. It was his first start since May 30, and he was claimed out of his win by Keith Lebarron. Well bred gelding has a shot at a square price.
4th pick: #9 (Love Rules) (6-1) - On the sidelines since late June, he finished 2nd here at this level going five furlongs when last in action. Speedy sort is working fast and is a threat with his best.
5th pick: #12 (Avalanche Rock) (20-1) - Not a win candidate, but four-time winner is a possible 'live' longshot if you can forgive his latest effort. Never involved last out, he had gone 3-2-1-0 here prior to that.