Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (TULIRA CASTLE) (2-1) - Well bred 5-year-old was a stakes winner in early 2014 at Tampa Bay Downs and has been sidelined several times by layoffs of varying length since. He scored for a $25K tag at Del Mar Sept. 6 in his first on this coast and first off a Ron Ellis claim. He's worked well since and gets a slight edge over #5 'Broadway Nika.'
2nd pick: #5 (Broadway Nika) (3-1) - Speedy sort moves up in class in his first off a Pete Miller claim. Veteran gelding won for $10K at Del Mar Aug 15 the day he changed barns and has been freshened up since. His early speed makes him dangerous.
3rd pick: #4 (Life Is a Joy) (5-1) - From the same barn (Ron Ellis) as 'Tulira Castle,' he has no early speed but is working well for his third back off a two month layoff. Stretch threat with his best.