Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (FARMINGTON ROAD) (6-1) - Price play was part of a heavily favored entry when debuting in a Belmont sprint Oct 23. Extremely wide after breaking from an outside post, he made up some ground in the final 1/4 mile. Trainer Todd Pletcher 26% 2nd time out stretches him out in distance 23%. Home bred by 'Quality Road' has a good shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #7 (Jullstone) (8-1) - Another price play, he's cutting back a furlong and a turn after a wide trip from an outside post (10 of 10) here going 9 furlongs Nov 11. Trainer Shug McGaughey ads blinkers 21% and I like that John Velazquez stays aboard.
3rd pick: #1 (Default Rate) (5-2) - The probable favorite, grey colt is stretching out in distance, a strong 33% move by trainer Chad Brown. $160K purchase has sharp early speed, has been competitive in both starts, and he should be involved every step. An obvious contender.
4th pick: #4 (Mischief Afoot) (6-1) - A $210,000 son of 'Into Mischief', he raced evenly last out when finishing in front of a very wide 'Jullstone'. Colt would be helped if the past was fast/and or contested.