Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MASCO YODELER) (4-1) - NEW gelding is dropping down into a carer soft spot. Home bred has been racing evenly and enters of a fourth place finish here at this distance facing tougher Aug. 30. He stumbled badly at the start and that effort is best viewed as a toss.
2nd pick: #9 (Crafty Brew) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he was away slowly here Oct. 1 and raced very wide while checking in fourth. One-run type draws a tough outside post but has enough positional speed to get a good spot entering the first turn. Win candidate if that's the case.
3rd pick: #1 (Charming Ruler) (6-1) - He's taking a big drop while stretching out in distance. $130K purchase hasn't shown much in either sprint, but each came facing much tougher. Think he'll be competitive at a big price.