Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BUNYAAN) (4-1) - Shadwell home bred raced evenly when debuting at this level in a six-furlong sprint Nov 20. Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin (22% second-time out) stretches him out in distance while adding Lasix (25%). Colt is bred to enjoy the longer trip, drops in class, and breaks from the rail.
2nd pick: #10 (Tom's Gift) (6-1) - He had a very wide trip when finishing a close up fourth going six-furlongs at this claiming price Nov 26. It was his first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim and believe he would have won last out with a better trip. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Core Portfolio) (8-1) - New York bred cost $125K and is dropping into a $40K claimer in this spot. He's been eliminated at the start in his last pair and is working sharply for his first since Oct 31. A live long shot.
4th pick: #2 (Majority) (15-1) - Gelding checked in fourth of nine, beaten just over seven lengths, going a one-turn mile Nov 13. It was his first ever in a claimer and first on the dirt. It was a positive effort and he can factor with a bit more improvement.