Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (HONORABLE TREASURE) (2-1) - He enters off a fine second-place finish here at this distance in the $200,000 Cherokee Run Stakes Nov. 3. It was his second back from a 7-week break, he draws a fine outside post, and he has a big recency advantage on the probable favorite.
2nd pick: #1 (Copper Bullet) (8-5) - Colt went 4-2-2-0 during his 2yo season in 2017 and it included an easy win in the prestigious Saratoga Special (G2). Injured soon after, he runs today for the first time in 15.5 months. Working fast he has the rail, and is a win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #2 (Knights Key) (10-1) - Strong finisher moves up in class after a win here at this distance on a sloppy surface for a $40,000 claiming price Nov. 1. It was a solid effort and the figure earned was high. The faster the pace, the better his prospects.
4th pick: #4 (Wild Shot) (5-1) - He's been away from action since late August of 2017. Stakes winner is working above average, he has a fine local record 3-2-1-0, but believe a minor award is his ceiling.