Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (GATE SPEED) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Mark Glatt, this lightly raced 3yo is in a claimer for the first time and is shortening up in distance. He has early speed, a quick recent work, and Glatt has Joel Rosario aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Norski) (5-2) - He rallied to finish second at this level and distance Sept. 13 at Los Alamitos Race Course in his second start back following a bit more than 6.5 month layoff. Competitive here facing tougher in the past, he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Red Valor) (7-2) - He was an easy winner facing weaker Aug. 9 at Del Mar, but was disqualified after wiping out several runners at the break. Freshened up since, he worked very fast here Sept. 21 and must be left in the mix.