Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (TRUST) (5-2) - One of a pair from leading trainer Steve Asmussen and they race uncoupled. $400K purchase ships from Keeneland where she finished an even fourth at this level and distance Oct. 13. It was her first back from two layoffs and she looks set for a competitive effort.
2nd pick: #4 (Alex's Bourbon) (7-2) - She rallied to finish second here Oct. 17 and the winner that evening won again here last night for her third in a row. Filly has a flexible style and is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #1 (Bayou Whiz) (12-1) - Longshot finished fourth here Oct. 17 and was only a length in back of 'Alex's Bourbon'. Stalker is lightly raced, has the rail, and daughter of 'Ghostzapper' is in the mix at a square price.
4th pick: #8 (Five Star Factor) (7-2) - Unraced since late January, 4yo ships from Churchill Downs where she breezed a near bullet half-mile Oct 6. She has talent, a good post at this trip, and is capable of factoring if ready.