Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (REALLY A GEM) (9-2) - She finished a distant second here at this level Oct. 1. Stalker was racing at this $20K claiming price for the first time and had some traffic issues nearing the half-mile pole. She worked well here Oct. 20, draws the rail, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Jeoffie) (4-1) - Improving filly has finished second in her last pair over at Los Alamitos. In shape and she should factor today with a repeat of either of those efforts.
3rd pick: #9 (If You Believe) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, she has good early sped and is working well for her first since in two months. Daughter of 'Hard Spun' has been competitive in all three at this tag and will be again today.
4th pick: #4 (Warren's Honey Bee) (6-1) - Mare is nearing her sixth birthday and is still in search of her maiden win. No-speed type runs off a two month break and is working fast for her return. Stretch threat.
5th pick: #10 (Cyclone Betty) (12-1) - Lightly-raced and fast from the gate, she runs for the first time since Aug. 21. It's her second off a Vann Belvoir claim and she may be ready or a competitive effort at a big price.