Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (NERO) (2-1) - One of three entered in this maiden contest by trainer Bob Baffert this $950,000 purchase missed by a 'nose' when over-confidently ridden when debuting Aug. 27 at Del Mar. Supposedly one of Baffert's best 2-year-old in 2017, he should beat this group as he runs with blinkers on.
2nd pick: #3 (Botero) (9-2) - Debuting son of 'Medaglia d'Oro' is another of the Baffert trio. Barn wins at a 31% rate first out, colt is working well above average, and home bred is a threat if ready.
3rd pick: #1 (Curly's Rocket) (4-1) - Completing the Baffert trio, this colt raced very wide when finishing 4th when debuting here Oct. 21. Working very fast for locally for this attempt, he draws a ground saving post and must be left in the mix.