Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (SHOTGUN'S NIGHT) (2-1) - Bred/owned/and trained by Clyde Trout, this gelding is dropping down in class for this attempt. He finished a close up fourth here for a $17,500 price tag Sept. 20 in his first ever in a claimer and 4yo gelding gets top billing.
2nd pick: #11 (On the Bridge) (5-1) - He rallied to miss by a 'neck' here at this level gong 7 furlongs Sept. 18. One-run type is shortening up in distance and is a late threat in this spot.
3rd pick: #12 (Contraband) (4-1) - Lightly raced anf quick from the gate, he's been on the sidelines since May 11. 3yo finished a pace-setting second that day facing $15K 'open' claimers at this trip at Fair Meadows and is dangerous if ready.
4th pick: #4 (Honor Deputy) (7-2) - This grey gelding finished fourth of 12, missing by just over 3 lengths racing here for twice this tag Sept. 5. He has good tactical speed and must be left in the mix as he drops to a new low.
5th pick: #2 (It Never Happened) (15-1) - He's facing winners after an easy gate-to-wire maiden win here at this distance Sept. 14. From a winning barn (Marissa Black), 3yo breaks just off the rail and longshot still has room for upside.