Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (NAHEM) (5-2) - Old timer is nearing his ninth birthday but still likes to compete and he seems to thrive on being active. He hasn't won in 2016, but has finished second in half of his 14 starts. In shape and he has an excellent record on the Tapeta surface here 14-2-7-5.
2nd pick: #1 (Fort Cady) (6-1) - Price play has been freshened up since a win over softer on the conventional dirt at Pleasanton Sept. 24. One-run type is 5-2-1-2 here on this surface in the past and can factor at a square price if ready off the seven week break.
3rd pick: #5 (Floating Feather) (3-1) - Un-raced since Sept. 5, stalker is training fast for his return. Old timer has run well here in the past 12-4-3-2 and is a major threat turning for home.