Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (THE RIGHT FRIEND) (6-5) - The probable favorite, he's finished second in two of his four local starts. The latest came here when he set the pace and held gamely at this level and distance Oct 15. It was a career best and earned him the highest figure any of these has attained so far.
2nd pick: #1 (Affiant ) (12-1) - Longhsot ran here a week ago and tired while wide sprinting at this level. In a top barn (Fred Villafranco), he brings him back on short notice ( a strong 38% winning angle from him) and stretches him out in distance (23%). Look for an improved effort from his inside post.
3rd pick: #2 (Mr Luckbringer) (5-1) - Gelding broke slowly and was never involved facing $15K 'open' company Oct. 13. It was his first start in a year and he most likely needed the effort. Barn brings him back in three weeks, drops him down and has him back with fellow Oklahoma breds in this spot.