Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CONNECTION) (7-2) - This $260,000 gelding by 'Twirling Candy' is one of five making their first starts. Working fast for John Sadler, 17% with debuting stock, he looks well prepared and can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #2 (Lighthouse) (5-2) - Another of the first-time-starters, she's the only filly entered, She sold for $375,000 this past April as a 2yo in training and has a near bullet half-mile gate work in :46.60 Sept. 15.
3rd pick: #5 (Too Late) (8-1) - Reddam home bred has been idle since tiring badly when debuting here in a 4.5 furlong dirt sprint June 2. In steady training for this attempt, son of 'Square Eddie' may be competitive at a big price.
4th pick: #3 (Kadesh) (12-1) - Longshot has breezed here five times since Sept. 2 and all are above average. The last pair of drills are 5 furlong gate works and he must be left in the mix.