Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (WINNING ELEMENT) (2-1) - He was an easy winner here going 8.5 furlongs for $40,000 tag Feb. 9. It was his sixth consecutive sharp effort since coming off a 16.5-month layoff in early October and returns in this spot fresh off a Ryan Hanson claim. Stalker draws a great post for his style, Flavien Prat stays aboard, and I like this 6yo by 'City Zip' to take another.
2nd pick: #2 (Treasure Hunter) (3-1) - Veteran has been on sidelines since winning here at this distance for a $35K tag May 10. Claimed that day by Mark Glatt, a 31% winning angle, he has him working steadily and has rising riding star Umberto Rispoli aboard.
3rd pick: #1 (El Huerfano) (5-2) - The most accomplished member of this small field, he's won nine times overall and has earned almost $600,000. He returns today for his first start since Aug. 11, is working both steadily and above average, has the rail,and is dangerous if ready with his 'A' game.