Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BILTMORE BOOGIE) (3-1) - Consistent veteran tired here at this level and distance Nov. 8. He was under pressure from start-to-finish after having to be sent hard from an inside post. He draws a fine outside post and can take this with a less stressful journey.
2nd pick: #3 (Local One Thirty) (7-5) - Stalker has won two in a row at this meet when racing at this price tag. He's gone 15-5-2-2 overall in 2016 and has a fine local record 12-5-3-2 over the years. In shape and an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Arctic Vortex) (7-2) - Well bred gelding set a quick pace and held until the final 100 yards when he was caught by a 1/2 length by today's rival 'Local One Thirty.' That was his best since early June and it was his local debut.
4th pick: #6 (Lee's Gold) (12-1) - Old timer has a pedigree from a very long time ago. Seven-year-old showed nothing here Nov. 4 in his first local appearance and first since July 31. Stretch runner may get a minor award at a big price if the pace is fast and/or contested.