Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (ODYSSEY EXPLORER) (4-1) - He rallied to finish 2nd here at this tag and trip Dec. 6. It was his second back following a three-month break, and he defeated four of today's rivals in that contest. This long-winded type gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Spirit Mission) (3-1) - This 3yo raced both wide and evenly when finishing 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind 'Odyssey Explorer' here at this level and distance Dec. 6. Well bred 3yo has more early speed than most and should be involved from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #6 (Typhoon Harry) (5-2) - 'Harry' drops down a bit after tiring facing tougher at this trip Nov. 22 at Del Mar. Although at just a bit higher claiming price, that contest had a very strong field, and this 3yo is a Win candidate.
4th pick: #8 (Gryffindor) (15-1) - No speed type stretches out after an even effort sprinting at Del Mar Nov. 17. It was his first back from a seven-week break, and he had all sorts of problems just out of the gate. He may get a minor award at a big price.