Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BIRD) (5-2) - He ships from Keeneland where he tired while wide going 9 furlongs for a $30K tag Oct. 9. Claimed that day by Bob Hess Jr, a 20% winning angle. He has him well spotted and enters off a bullet 5 furlong work here Nov. 16.
2nd pick: #6 (Royal Insider) (2-1) - Speed/stalker was a winner at this distance for a $20K tag Sept. 28 at Santa Anita then missed by a 'neck' there at the same trip for a $35,000 claiming price Oct. 24. An obvious contender.
3rd pick: #5 (Zorich) (3-1) - Gelding by 'Hard Spun' is facing winners after getting his maiden win at this distance Oct. 26 at Santa Anita for a $20K tag. Clearly improving, stalker must be left in the mix.