Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (RIDE TO THE WIRE) (5-2) - Colt is racing third back off of several layoffs and is dropping down in class while switching from grass to dirt. Speed/stalker has won on the dirt in the past, worked fast here Oct. 19, and draws a fine outside post at this 6.5-furlong distance.
2nd pick: #3 (Facts Matter) (3-1) - NEW gelding is another that's dropping down and is moving from turf to dirt. He's finished close up in his last pair facing tougher on the grass and is well spotted by the Hollendorfer barn.
3rd pick: #5 (Older Brother) (5-1) - Reddam home bred has been freshened up since a wide and even effort going 5.5 furlongs Sept. 7 at Los Alamitos. Stalker fits with his best and enters off a bullet 5-furlong drill Oct. 19 at the San Luis Rey training center. A win candidate.