Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ITALIAN BALLET) (5-2) - Improving gelding rallied to finish second here at this level Oct. 29. Stretch runner stretches out a bit and gets a slight edge to break his maiden.
2nd pick: #8 (Kings Court) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he rallied to check in second here at this claiming price going 5.5 furlongs Nov. 8. It matched his career best figure in what was his first race in two months. Washington bred stretches out a furlong and draws a good post for this 6.5-furlong trip.
3rd pick: #4 (Awesome Addback) (9-2) - Expensive ($210K) gelding by 'Awesome Again' can be had today for $5K. He was 'pulled up' here in a one mile grass race facing tougher Oct. 23. He's worked since and is from the barn of leading trainer Bob Diodoro. If this 4-year-old has any ability it will show against this group.
4th pick: #6 (Writer's Cause) (15-1) - Speedy sort cuts back after tiring going a mile Nov. 7. It was his first race in three months and I like this quick turnaround. Four-year-old will take them as far as he can at a big price.