Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (SPEED EXPRESS) (3-1) - Well bred gelding finished evenly to check in fourth of 11, beaten 6 1/2 lengths going 5.5-furlongs here at this tag Oct 31. It was his first off a Karl Broberg claim and a subsequent two-month layoff. Barn stretches him out in distance and he gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (On Lake Time) (4-1) - The main speed and he's breaking just off the rail. Three-year-old tired last out at this level and distance after being involved in a speed duel. He had an outside post that day and draws much better. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Over Ridin Royalty) (7-2) - His lack of any early speed hurts his chances. Gelding by 'Malibu Moon' cost $195K and has been a big disappointment. He'll need a fast/and or contested pace for anything more than a minor award.
4th pick: #6 (English Gent) (10-1) - He's taking a much needed drop in class. Another with no early speed, just like 'Over Ridin Royalty,' he'll need some pace help for any chance at all.