Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (BRAVE JULIAN) (5-2) - New Mexico invader will be making his local debut in this spot. Professional sprinter enters of three straight 2nd place finishes at Albuquerque, all going a bit longer. In a very good, small barn (Jim Crotts). He had this 8yo breeze a sharp half-mile here Oct. 17th.
2nd pick: #5 (Zorro's Storm) (3-1) - Speedy gelding is another shipping in from Albuquerque. He's won here in the past, and this 3yo has back class to call upon. A very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Artistic Venture) (6-1) - Old timer hasn't raced since April 23. He won here off a much shorter layoff a year ago and has won nine of 34 over the years at Turf Paradise. Very fast from the gate, he's a factor if ready.
4th pick: #6 (Alpha Tango) (12-1) - Iowa bred tired here at this level going five furlongs Oct. 17th. It was his first since Aug. 27th, and it gives him a recency edge on the top three selections. He's dangerous at a big price if he out-breaks the other speed horses.