Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (STRETFORD END) (3-1) - He's finished second in four of his five starts with his only poor effort coming here in Feb. when he raced on a sloppy surface. Speed/stalker missed by a length here going 6 furlongs at this level Oct. 5 in his first start in 7.5 months. $600K purchase has worked fast since and draws a fine post at today's 6.5 furlong trip.
2nd pick: #2 (Soldier Boy) (7-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he missed by a 'nose' here at this level going 6 furlongs Sept. 28. By far a career-best, it earned him the highest last out figure of any entered. $350K son of 'Into Mischief' is a strong win candidate if he can repeat the effort.
3rd pick: #5 (Aggressivity) (8-1) - A NEW gelding, he's been on the sidelines since Jan. 4. No-speed type is working fast, but draws a tough field in his return and believe a minor award is his ceiling.
4th pick: #4 (Lord Adare) (6-1) - Blinkers go on colt who tire while wide sprinting on the local turf Oct. 13. He had nibbled in a pair of dirt sprints prior to hat and is capable of getting a share at a square price.