Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (NO LACK OF GRACE) (5-2) - The probable favorite, gelding just missed here when debuting at this level going 6.5-furlongs Oct 21. He showed good early speed, was bet down to 3-1, and can take this with a repeat effort.
2nd pick: #10 (Don't Push Send) (5-1) - Improving sort rallied while wide to check in third in the same Oct 21 contest that saw 'No Lack of Grace' miss by a 1/2 length. Gelding by 'Yes It's True' has a shot at a square price.
3rd pick: #1 (Rick's Raider) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Shad Seaton and the pair race uncoupled. He's racing off a nine week break, is moving from turf to dirt, and is shortening up in distance. Three-year-old has finished second in two of three dirt sprints and NEW gelding breaks from the rail.
4th pick: #5 (My Validation) (12-1) - The second maiden from the Seaton barn, well bred gelding has finished fourth in two straight sprinting here at this level. Speedy sort should be involved turning for home, but needs to do better in the final stages.
5th pick: #6 (Sooner Be Rap'n) (8-1) - He missed by a 'neck' here at this level and distance Sept 30. Lightly-raced home bred tired last out as the favorite after being involved in a speed duel with 'No Lack of Grace.' Must be left in the mix.