Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SURFING STAR) (4-1) - Lightly raced Cal bred moves up in class and in with tougher 'open' company this afternoon. He was a sharp winner here at this trip facing weaker Oct 14 but earned the highest last out figure of any entered. Stalker has worked fast since and gets a slim edge, but make sure you box your bets in this very contentious contest.
2nd pick: #3 (Jungle Warfare) (6-1) - $300,000 gelding by 'Animal Kingdom' has early speed and is stretching out in distance in his 3rd start back following four months on the sidelines. He's been showing improvement in his last several starts, has a good post, and think he's a major player today.
3rd pick: #2 (Lord Guiness) (4-1) - Following a maiden win at this distance Aug 1 at Del Mar, lightly raced colt has finished 2nd twice at this level. Strong finisher draws a ground saving post and is a serious threat if able to avoid any traffic issues in this large field.
4th pick: #4 (Pleasant d'Oro) (6-1) - Lightly raced and expensive ($340,000)he's facing winners following a sharp maiden score here at this distance Oct 4. Son of 'Medaglia d'Oro' was only 1.5 lengths in back of 'Lord Guiness' Aug 1 and enters off a big bullet 5 furlong work here Oct 28 (best of 71 at the distance that a.m.).