Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BAGGATRICKS) (2-1) - He's taking on winners for the first time. Three-year-old was an easy wire-to-wire maiden winner here for a $20K tag Oct 1. It was his first off a Federico Villafranco claim and second back off a 3 1/2 month layoff. A career best, he can take another despite facing tougher.
2nd pick: #9 (Clock Me Now) (20-1) - One of two entered by trainer Joe Offolter and the pair race uncoupled. Gelding is moving from turf to dirt in his second back off almost a seven month layoff. Stalker can factor at a very big price.
3rd pick: #8 (Fcmiraculouscode) (12-1) - The second of the Offolter pair, he's lightly-raced, dropping in class, and racing second back from almost a five month break. He has fine early speed and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Fort Gibson) (12-1) - Lightly-raced 3-year-old ran evenly here at this tag Sept 17. It was his first for trainer Jerry Caldwell and has worked since. He has a speed/stalking style and breaks just off the rail.
5th pick: #4 (Morongo) (20-1) - Grey gelding drops in class and is racing third off a 3 1/2 month layoff. Capable of being competitive in this spot at long odds.