Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (VIVA FOREVER) (7-2) - Veteran mare is one of two entered by Pete Walder and the pair race uncoupled. She's been freshened up since a win facing allowance company at this distance Sept. 30 at Thistledown which ran her record at this mile trip to 8-5-2-1. Working fast locally, 5yo has finished 2nd in both previous attempts at Gulfstrean and can win this if ready off the 2.5 month break.
2nd pick: #1 (Valley Date) (5-1) - Strong finisher moves up in price while switching from grass to dirt for this attempt. A winner on the turf for a $16,000 tag Nov. 21, 3yo was claimed that day by Rohan Crichton a 38% winning angle and this 3yo has won both previous starts on the main track. Daughter of 'Drosselmeyer' is a late threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #4 (Violent Trick) (3-1) - Her form has taken a dip in her last three starts following a claim for $25,000 here July 19. That trio came facing tougher and she's back in for the claimed price in this spot. 3yo is in the mix with her 'A' game.