Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (PATTON PROUD) (7-2) - Colt moves way up in class following an easy win here at this trip facing $14,000 3l foes Dec 14. He was racing first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim and earned the highest last out figure of any entered. He's worked twice since and Irad Ortiz Jr. stays aboard.
2nd pick: #8 (Mewannarose) (3-1) - Veteran sprinter is racing first off a Ray Handal claim (14%). This speed/stalker finished second last out for a $32,000 tag the day he switched barns. He's defeated tougher in the past and should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #6 (Sir Bond) (4-1) - Another veteran, he's nearing his best after coming of a pair of layoffs in late September. Stalker just missed here for a $25K tag Dec 1 and should get a fast and/or contested pace to close into.
4th pick: #1 (Rockford) (8-1) - Stretch runner has won 8-of-25 starts racing on the dirt and is five-for-nine at this distance. He's not been at his best since coming off a three month break Nov 23, but is capable with his 'A' game.