Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SET IN STONE) (7-2) - Lightly raced 3yo is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He tired last out at this distance after setting a pressured pace against tougher here Oct. 23. Back in two weeks, I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Lawyer Clark) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite,he drops back down following a pair of even efforts facing tougher. He missed by a length here at this distance for a $20K tag Sept. 12 and drops to a new low ($7,500). An obviouswin candidate and I could have easily made him the top choice.
3rd pick: #7 (Crowned Leader) (10-1) - He finished 2nd twice here in back-to-back starts at this level before tiring last out. 3yo missed by a length at this distance Oct 4 and a repeat of that effort makes him dangerous.
4th pick: #1 (Kip Seven) (8-1) - He has a stalking style, has the rail, and has exchanged decisions with 'Lawyer Clark' in his last pair. 3yo is capable of getting a share at a square price.