Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MERLE) (3-1) - Even-paced type is shortening up in distance after finishing fourth going a mile at Del Mar at this tag Sep 3. He's worked well since and meets a very weak looking field. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Player's Charm ) (4-1) - Gelding has picked up minor awards in 8 of 11 lifetime starts. One-run type ran fourth here at this tag one week ago and is racing third back off a nine week freshening. Stretch threat.
3rd pick: #7 (Sacred Temple) (10-1) - Golden Gate shipper is moving from turf to dirt and shortening up in distance. He's shown some improvement in his last pair on the grass and may grab a share if he can transfer that form to the dirt.
4th pick: #8 (Jack No) (3-1) - Grey gelding is lightly raced and has a bit of speed. Fits with his best, but needs to better here during the long stretch run.