Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (SCIENCE FICTION) (5-2) - She finished a very wide 3rd here Nov 2 in her first start since June 51. Filly brought back quickly, drops in class, draws the rail, and trainer Bob Diodoro has Irad Ortiz Jr aboard.
2nd pick: #2 (Wise Strike) (7-5) - The morning line favorite, she's racing first off a Dan Gargan claim (a 22% winning angle). Stalker moves from turf to dirt, shortens up in distance, and when last on the dirt she finished a close up 3rd facing tougher at Saratoga Aug 17. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Midnight Crossing) (8-1) - On the sidelines for the past two months, she comes here from the So. California circuit. Even paced type may get a minor award but the top two selections are much more likely to win this.
4th pick: #5 (Athwaaq) (3-1) - Debuting daughter of 'City Zip' is nearing her 4th birthday and has yet to make it to the races. That said, she's from a capable barn (Kiaran McLaughlin), 3yo worked fast Oct 18, and Shadwell home bred need not be much to factor against this group.