Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MOONLIGHT MEETING) (4-1) - He races first off a Bob Hess Jr. claim after a better than it looks effort at Del Mar Sep 3. He had a very wide trip and was only beaten 3-lengths racing at this claiming price. He's worked twice since and has a shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #9 (Shakahira) (3-1) - Consistent 4yo ships down from Golden Gate Fields where he missed by less than a length tracing at this level on the synthetic surface there. He won here last March and speed/stalker is a threat if able to avoid a wide trip.
3rd pick: #6 (Mr Itkins) (6-1) - Speedy sort is racing 2nd back from a 100-day break. He tired Sep 3 at Del Mar in his return start and has worked fast twice since. Both wins have come here and 4yo is a threat with his best.
4th pick: #1 (Carlsbad Mountain) (4-1) - He's dropping way down in class after tiring for twice this price Aug 22 at Del Mar. It was his first race in almost 4-months and his local record is excellent 7-2-1-2. Has the rail and is a stretch threat in this spot.