Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (PENCE) (2-1) - He has by far the best form, but it's all come on the grass. Stalker drops in class, switches from turf to dirt, and is shortening up a furlong, Trainer Linda Rice has had an outstanding year and has won with 75 of 300 (25%) when teamed up with jockey Jose Ortiz over the 23 months.
2nd pick: #11 (Catapult Jack) (4-1) - He's finished 2nd in five of six starts since mid-June. Speed/stalker did so here at this level Nov. 11, and this grey gelding is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #1 (Luzinski) (8-1) - Gelding showed some sneaky speed here last winter and is racing second back from a seven-month layoff. He tired while wide and going a mile here facing tougher in his return Nov. 22, and has the rail here. Longshot possibility.
4th pick: #2 (Pimm's Cup) (15-1) - Blinkers go on 3yo who tired badly here at this level Nov. 11. Far back of 'Catapult Jack' that day, he nibbled a couple of times earlier in the year and may get a small slice at a big price.