Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CASTLE GATE) (7-2) - Lightly raced colt has been idle since breaking his maiden by 3.5 lengths in wire-to-wire style going 6.5 furlongs at Del Mar for a $20K tag. Claimed that day by Jeff Mullins, he has him working very fast locally, well-drawn in the gate, and I like his chances.
2nd pick: #3 (Factorial) (3-1) - He's of four in this six-horse field that is switching from grass to dirt. 6yo finished second here at this level sprinting on the local turf Feb. 15 in his third start back following a 4.5-month layoff. Stalker is dangerous if he can transfer his grass form to the main track.
3rd pick: #5 (Camby) (5-2) - He tired facing tougher here in a grass sprint Jan. 26 in his first back off a two-month freshening. His main track form is acceptable, and he finished second here at this level and distance on it Oct. 20. A win candidate.