Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (LUCKYBUCK SYNDROME) (3-1) - Colt by 'Lookin at Lucky' tracked, bid to a clear advantage, then tired to finish 2nd here at this level and distance Oct. 31st. He's worked four times since and draws a nice outside post at this one-turn mile.
2nd pick: #12 (Ranger's Coming) (6-1) - Experience 2yo, is moving back to the dirt after a pair of sharp efforts on the grass. Speed/stalker is in shape and draws a fine outside post. He just missed here on the grass Nov. 29th and is brought back quickly by trainer Pat Reynolds ("Big Brown's' original conditioner).
3rd pick: #6 (Cause for Surprise) (4-1) - He's stretching out to a mile for the first time. Gelding has had trouble at the break in his last pair. Trainer Gary Gullo has Irad Ortiz, Jr. interested in this potential longshot.
4th pick: #7 (Blugrasscat's Smile) (10-1) - Gelding has raced evenly in all three starts so far. He's racing into shape and was only 2 1/2 lengths behind 'Ranger's Coming' last out. Dangerous at long odds.