Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (JONNY'S CHOICE) (3-1) - Speedy gelding drops in class after tiring following a poor start in a small stakes Sept 25 at Los Alamitos. She had gone 4-2-1-1 prior to that and just missed here at this claiming price in late May. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Apollo Ten) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Jack Carava, veteran finished foruth here facing a bit tougher Oct 1. It was his best overall since mid-April and Bejarano gets aboard, a sign that the barn likes this one's chances.
3rd pick: #2 (Pray Hard) (3-1) - Stretch runner ships from Emerald Downs in form and consistent sort was a winner here in late February facing tougher. The tag and distance are right and he worked a swift half-mile here Oct 11. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Tosheen) (6-1) - He's from the same barn (Jack Carava) as 'Apollo Ten' and is racing off almost a two month break. He's taking a big drop in class, moving from turf to dirt, and shortening up in distance. Working fine and he's won on the main track here in the past.