Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (WARREN'S WESLEY) (2-1) - One of two entered by leading trainer Bob Diodoro and the pair race uncoupled. Away from action for just under 110 days, he's dropping in class for this attempt. Seven-year-old runs at a new low and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Joe Dunk In) (5-2) - The second of the pair from the Diodoro barn, he's racing second back from a two month break, moves from grass to dirt, drops in class, and shortens up in distance. He has early speed and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (The Gent Is a Cat) (5-1) - Accustomed to longer distances, gelding is cutting back two furlongs for this attempt. In shape and he has a bit of early speed.
4th pick: #6 (Citizen Sam) (6-1) - Lightly-raced 3-year-old rallied to finish a distant second here at this level and distance Nov. 14. He stumbled at the break hat day or he might have been much closer. Must be left in the mix.