Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1a (AMBASSADOR JIM) (2-1) - He's part of an entry with #1 Curlin's New Moon' and both are still running. Home bred has been sharp in all three starts and is shortening up in distance for this attempt. Stalker gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Solid) (5-2) - Very sharp in both starts, each has come here at this level and distance. Stalker missed by a 'neck' Oct. 1 and came back with a solid half-mile breeze Oct. 20. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Indifference) (12-1) - Longshot has early speed but has finished behind 'Solid' in both attempts. Grey colt is capable of getting a share of this at a big price with a bit of improvement.
4th pick: #8 (Namarunu) (6-1) - Debuting colt was bred in Germany. In a good barn (Mark Casse), colt worked a bullet from the gate here Oct. 14 and it's noted that leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. is aboard.