Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (EUSTACE) (9-2) - State bred is dropping to a new low for this attempt. Competitive in three of his last four, colt finished second and third in a pair of starts here during the summer meet for a 50K tag. Capable barn, Ed Moger Jr. has Bejarano aboard and I give this son of 'Minister's Wild Cat' a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Promise Nothing) (4-1) - A lightly raced home bred by 'Street Boss', he rallied while wide to finish third of eight, beaten 3 lengths going 6 furlongs Oct.18 at Santa Anita for a $50K tag. It was his first for a tag, first with Lasix administered, and a solid move forward off his debut. In the mix.
3rd pick: #12 (Shootin Money) (12-1) - He missed by a 'head' at this level and distance Sept. 29 at Santa Anita, then tired badly there Oct. 18 facing $50K claimers. Back down in price, colt has early speed and should factor at a big price.
4th pick: #9 (You're Right Again) (8-1) - Competitive in four of his last five, he's dropping back down following three straight tries facing $50K foes. Gelding ran third here at this level Aug. 2 and is capable of getting a share at long odds.
5th pick: #5 (Call Me Daddy) (7-2) - Blinkers go in $40K purchase who has raced evenly while finishing far back in a pair facing tougher. Away slowly in both, he drops into a claimer for this attempt, a 19% winning angle from trainer Doug O'Neill.