Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SCATTERED CASH) (5-1) - Price play tired while very wide Oct 27 at Keeneland racing at this tag and trip. Gelding by 'Scat Daddy' fits with his best, is in a top barn (Steve Asmussen), and has a solid shot in his local debut.
2nd pick: #1 (Roman Gladiator) (3-1) - $210,000 purchase makes his debut very late in his 4-year-old season and can be had for $15K. Those are all negatives, but he's well bred, is working above average, and meets a weak field first out. I came close to making him the top selection.
3rd pick: #4 (Nothingbutdaylight) (7-2) - He's dropping back down following a close up third place finish here in a grass sprint facing tougher Oct 12. Three-year-old has more early speed than most and should be involved every step.
4th pick: #6 (Sladen's Dream) (6-1) - New Mexico invader finished a close up third when facing special weights Sept. 19 at Zia Park. His figures suggest he's a contender if he can bring his southwest form with him.