Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (POP POP'S PIZZA) (7-2) - Lightly-raced grey gelding is working above average at Los Alamitos for his first start in 13 months. He finished second in both starts in 2015 after returning from a 10.5 month break and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (And Then Some) (3-1) - He's finished second in four of his last five starts all going longer distances. Speed/stalker is in shape, working fast, and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Lucky Days Ahead) (5-1) - Lightly-raced 3-year-old enters off a wide and even third place finish at this tag going five furlongs at Los Alamitos Sept. 23. It was his first start in five months and he should move forward off of it.
4th pick: #2 (First Heir) (6-1) - The field's lone first-time starter, colt by 'Candy Ride' makes his debut very late in his 4-year-old season. He cost $175K so I'll assume he's ready today as he might be claimed. Trainer John Sadler wins at an 18% rate with debuting stock.
5th pick: #6 (Runbrorun) (5-2) - He was a winner at this tag Sept. 23 at Los Alamitos but was disqualified and placed second. Speedy sort has been gelded since and races with blinkers on. An obvious threat, but may be over-bet.