Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (BIG CHAMPION) (3-1) - Lightly raced, he's halving in price after tiring at Los Alamitos Dec. 17th racing for a $25K claiming price. This is his second off a Doug O'Neill claim, and he drops him under the claimed level.
2nd pick: #8 (Jimmy the Juice) (8-1) - Longshot ran evenly while finishing behind 'Big Champion' last out. He takes the same drop and draws outside of the speed types. Can factor at a big price.
3rd pick: #7 (And Then Some) (10-1) - Consistent sort went 6-1-4-0 in 2016, and speed/stalker has a fine local record (6-1-3-0). He's in shape and moving up in class following a close up 2nd place finish at Los Al Dec. 8th facing weaker. A swift recent work is a plus.
4th pick: #4 (Redneck Crazy) (5-1) - Stretch runner fits with his best, but almost always settles for a minor award. Believe that's his ceiling again today unless there's a very fast and/or contested pace.