Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BROTHER SOLDIER) (2-1) - Veteran drops a bit after finishing second here for an $8,000 price tag Sept 8. It was his first off a Charlie Treece claim and this speedy 5-year-old breaks from the rail. Ready to win.
2nd pick: #2 (Shining Hope) (3-1) - Consistent gelding ships from Golden Gate Fields where he finished an even fourth when facing a bit tougher on the Tapeta surface there Sept 4. He had been very sharp in six straight on conventional dirt prior to that and is a serious threat to 'Brother Soldier.'
3rd pick: #5 (Charming One) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Kelly Castenada this one races first off a claim (17%). Speed/stalker is stretching out in distance and will be in the hunt turning for home. Can factor if the added real estate doesn't get him tired.