Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (CRUEL INTENTION) (7-5) - Bet down to 2-10 when debuting here Oct. 13, he broke well, quickly assumed command, then drew off to win by 5.5 lengths while completing the 6 furlongs in 1:09.60. From the Baffert barn, he's worked fast since and draws a fine outside post for this 7-furlong distance.
2nd pick: #6 (Whooping Jay) (5-1) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neil, he was an easy 5.5 length debut winner on the dirt at Los Alamitos, then missed by just under a length facing $100K 'open' stakes company in a 5-furlong grass sprint Oct. 6. In the mix.
3rd pick: #3 (Our Silver Oak) (6-1) - Sharp in all three starts, he finished a close-up third to today's 'Galilean' in a $100K stakes going 6.5 furlongs Sep 22 at Los Alamitos. Stretch runner should like this 7-furlong trip and should be closing fast.
4th pick: #2 (Lucks Royal Flush) (12-1) - He's one of two with the most experience and has gone 2-2-0 all in dirt sprints. Speed/stalker has been freshened up for the past three months and should be involved from gate-to-wire if ready.