Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (MASCARELLO) (4-1) - He's moving up in class off a sharp win at this distance for a $40,000 claiming price at Belmont Oct. 20. It was his fourth straight competitive effort and it earned hims career best figure. Stalker has a fine post and can win right back despite facing tougher.
2nd pick: #7 (Trophy Asset) (5-2) - Gelding was a debut winner going 8.5 furlongs at Belmont Sept. 27. Heavily bet that day, trainer Chad Brown has worked him five times since and has Javier Castellano back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #6 (River Knight) (12-1) - The main speed every time he runs, longshot moves back up in class after finishing a pace-setting second for a $25K tag here a week ago. Some of his best starts are on the Aqueduct turf and I like the fact they bring him back quickly.
4th pick: #1a (Heart in Hand) (9-2) - Lightly-raced and well bred, he's facing winners for the first time. Broman runner by 'Giant's Causeway' has a stalking style and won going a mile at Bemont Oct. 21. In his previous race he was only 2 lengths in back of 'Trophy Asset' and must be left in the mix.