Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (LA CAT WARRIOR) (3-1) - Very lightly-raced grey gelding drops to a new low after missing by a 1/2 length facing tougher Sept. 16 at Belmont. One run type was racing for only the second time following a 17 month layoff gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #10 (All Clear) (4-1) - He's not finished worse than fourth in seven career starts and ran second at this level and distance Oct. 25 at Belmont Park. Claimed that afternoon, the barn change is a negative one, but this 3yo is a serious player if he holds his form.
3rd pick: #12 (Merger of Banks) (6-1) - He missed by just under a length here at this tag Nov 10 and this speedy grey colt has Irad Ortiz Jr. back aboard following a one-race absence. Speed/stalker is a win candidate in today's finale.
4th pick: #1 (Hopper Dropper) (10-1) - Even-paced sort tired late to finish 4th, 3 lengths behind 'All Clear' Oct. 25 at Belmont. Good effort came following a 7-month layoff and he has the rail advantage. Longshot is capable of factoring at a big price.