Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HEAT) (5-2) - Like most by his sire ('Unusual Heat'), this gelding seems to prefer the grass. Home bred enters off a solid effort at Santa Anita Oct. 16th. Racing at this level going 6.5 furlongs on the 'down the hill' course, he was forced wide down the stretch, and was placed 2nd after checking in 3rd of seven, beaten a length. Stalker has worked since and is stretching back out in distance. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (At Ease) (8-5) - The morning line favorite, he finished close up in both grass starts on this course during the summer. Gelding did not run well last out in a race that was switched to the main track. Working nicely, and the return to the infield makes him a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Ace Deuce) (5-1) - He's had a lot of chances, but in many of his starts he faced tougher fields than this. 4yo has early speed and should be involved from gate-to-wire at a square price.
4th pick: #6 (Chanito) (8-1) - Even-paced type is racing back into shape after coming off a four-month break in late July. She fits with her best, and last out ran 2nd in the same 'off the turf' contest where 'At Ease' tired badly. In the mix.