Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (STUDENT UNION) (5-2) - Gelding drops back down following a wide and even effort here for a $7,500 claiming price Nov. 15. It was his first off an Alf Velazquez claim and he drops him back down to the claimed level. Strong finisher loves this distance 20-7-3-2 and can take this with a clean break and trip.
2nd pick: #6 (Kodiak Syd) (5-1) - He has more early speed than most and last out he checked in an even fourth here at this tag and trip Nov. 22. Veteran should be involved every step and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Forgotten Knot) (3-1) - No-speed type has been competitive in eight straight starts dating back to late June. He's rallied to finish a distant second here in two straight at this level and is a late threat again in this spot.