Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (ARCH VALUE) (3-1) - $200K gelding by 'Arch' set the pace before tiring to finish third here going a mile at this $7500 claiming price Oct. 25. He's brought back quickly by leading trainer Steve Asmussen, cuts back a furlong, and draws a great outside post out of the 7-furlong chute.
2nd pick: #5 (Forever West) (5-2) - He was 2.5 lengths in front of 'Arch Value' last out going a mile Oct. 25. $350K gelding by 'Tapit' runs as a NEW gelding and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Mountain Warrior) (6-1) - Even-paced type ran fourth here at this level going 6 furlongs Oct. 20 in his third start back following a very long layoff (19 months). He may grab a share but would need to step it up to win this.
4th pick: #6 (Rudy's Boy) (12-1) - Long-time maiden drops in value switches from grass to dirt and is shortening up in distance. Heavily raced 3yo may get a minor award at a square price with a late rally.