Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (BAVARO) (8-5) - Veteran sprinter was an easy winner here at this level and distance Dec. 8. He easily handled a pair of today's rivals and earned by far the largest last out figure of any entered. Believe an alert break wins this.
2nd pick: #2 (Protelariat) (12-1) - He's dropping into a claimer following several even efforts in first-level allowances for New York breds. Stalker raced wide here in the mud last out and races today with blinkers on.
3rd pick: #3 (Sol the Freud) (8-1) - Oldtimer had a poor break when finishing 4 1/2 lengths in back of 'Bavaro' here at this level Dec. 8. Even-paced in his last three, he's capable of getting a slice at a big price with some improvement.