Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (VALDOCCO) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Gus Delgado and the pair race uncoupled. $140K purchase is facing winners for the first time following an easy maiden win at this distance Nov 16. He raced competitively here last winter/spring facing tougher and gets the call to win right back.
2nd pick: #7 (Players Luck) (9-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's been sharp in four straight with the latest three coming against winners. Stalker has blinkers on and is an obvious win candidate and I could have easily made him the top pick.
3rd pick: #3 (Jersey Street) (5-1) - Gelding takes a big drop in class in his 2nd start back following a 4.5 month layoff. He's working steadily and has been competitive in the past acing much tougher. In a straight claimer for the first time and he's dangerous in this spot.
4th pick: #4 (Gregory Sun) (6-1) - The 2nd of the pair from trainer Gus Delgado, he's racing for the first time since July 29. Not a serious win candidate but he could grab a minor award at a square price if the pace is fast/and or contested.