Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (UNITED PATRIOT) (3-1) - Sharp and consistent Oklahoma bred is moving back in with 'open' company following an allowance win facing fellow state breds Oct. 25. He's won 5 of 12 on the dirt, is stakes placed, and speed/stalker gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Tonedaddy) (5-1) - The veteran has rallied to finish fourth here in two straight at this level and distance. The 5yo should receive a solid pace picture to rally into and is a late threat if that's the case.
3rd pick: #8 (Rowdy the Warrior) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he drops in class after finishing second here to millionaire 'Shotgun Cowboy' in a $175K stakes for Oklahoma breds Oct. 19. An obvious contender at a short price.