Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (DIGITAL AGE) (5-1) - He's one of a pair entered by Chad Brown and both are major players. This New York shipper raced evenly last out and was beaten just over 3 lengths in a G2 at this distance Oct. 5 at Belmont. His late running style was compromised by a very slow pace and that should not be the case today. I give this Irish import a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Mo Forza) (6-1) - A home bred by 'Uncle Mo', he's been competitive in all seven grass races and enters off an upset win (18-1) in the G2 Twilight Derby' at this distance Nov. 2 at Santa Anita. He defeated six of today's rivals that afternoon, and stalker draws a fine inside post to save ground from. A threat right back.
3rd pick: #9 (Standard Deviation) (9-2) - The second of the pair from Chad Brown, colt missed by a 1/2 length to this afternoon's rival 'Neptune's Storm' at this trip in a G2 at Belmont Oct. 5. Training fast since, it's noted that John Velazquez makes the cross country jet trip to ride this $450K son of 'Curlin'.
4th pick: #5 (Neptune's Storm) (6-1) - Very consistent gelding has gone 10-5-1-3 on the grass, is a multiple stakes winner on it, and he has more early speed than most. In career best form, his ability to race both on or just off the lead makes him dangerous in this spot.
5th pick: #8 (Henley's Joy) (6-1) - Busy son of 'Kitten's Joy' has made most of the big dances this year in turf stakes for fellow 3yos. Colt has only won once, but has finished within a close range in many 'Graded' stakes. In the mix.