Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (DARK MOON) (5-2) - Very lightly raced, he finished a close up third here at this level and distance Dec 16. Three-year-old by 'Malibu Moon' set a pressured pace and held well in his second start back off a nine month layoff. Trainer Dave Cannizzo brings him back quickly and has him making back-to-back starts. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Tommaso) (5-1) - Home bred was only a 'head' behind 'Dark Moon' last out and had some serious traffic issues in the final furlong. Stalker should factor again in this spot.
3rd pick: #7 (Giulio Cesari) (15-1) - Long shot chased before tiring to finish behind both 'Dark Moon' and 'Tommaso" Dec 16. He's stringing starts together following 1 13 1/2 month layoff and is nearing his best.