Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (POWERFUL THIRST) (2-1) - Calif. bred is dropping in class while stretching out in distance. Competitive in all five starts going shorter facing tougher, he can win this with just a bit of improvement.
2nd pick: #7 (Davka) (3-1) - One of two entered by leading trainer Peter Miller, gelding finished a pace-setting second at this tag and trip Oct. 27 at Santa Anita. It was his best so far in four starts and came following an 80 day break. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (On the Right) (7-2) - The second of the Miller trained pair, he has some speed and last out tired to finish a distant third at this tag and trip. It was his first in two months and he should be involved most of the way.
4th pick: #4 (Starship Chewy) (4-1) - Gelding rallied from well back to finish second Oct. 27 and he was 2 1/2 lengths clear of 'On the Right.' He's improving and capable of getting a share of this.