Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (RUMPOLE) (5-1) - Grey gelding drops in class after a stumbling at the start in a $160K stakes here Sept. 30. Competitive in five straight prior to that, 4yo woked fast locally Oct. 27 and gets a slight edge with his 'A' game.
2nd pick: #1 (Gordy Florida) (5-2) - Very fast from the gate, he's racing 2nd back following a 17.5 month layoff. He finished a pace-chasing third here at this level and distance in his come-backer Sept. 22 and should move forward in his second after the long absence.
3rd pick: #7 (Direct Dial) (4-1) - Texas bred stakes winner has been idle since tiring in a mile grass stakes June 23 at Lone Star Park. He loves this trip 5-2-1-1 and draws a nice outside post for his style. The 3yo is a threat if ready.
4th pick: #4 (Westfest) (15-1) - He tired in the same last race as 'Rumpole' and was 6.5 lengths behind him in his previous start Sept. 3. Well bred 5yo has many races in his past that could win this if repeatable.