Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (ROLL TIDE ROLL) (7-2) - Lightly raced and very consistent, he's been freshened up since Nov 16. Stalker went 6-3-3-0 last year and returns at a level and distance that he likes. 5yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Candid Desire) (6-1) - One run type has finished close up in two straight at this level and distance. He finished second here Dec 10 and in his previous race he checked in third only a 'nose' back of 'Roll Tide Roll'. Stretch threat.
3rd pick: #4 (Imasuperstar) (10-1) - Improving and lightly raced, speedy 4yo is facing winners for the first time. He was an easy gate-to-wire maiden winner here at this distance Dec 18 and earned a career best figure. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #9 (Power Nap) (30-1) - Longshot tired while wide to check in a distant fourth here at this condition Dec 10. It was his first start in just under three months and he should move forward off of it. Capable of getting a share at a very big price.
5th pick: #3 (Little Popsie) (12-1) - The main speed every time he runs, he tired badly after rushing up following a poor break here Dec 10. However, it was his first since late April and he most likely needed the race anyway. 5yo is 3 for 4 on the inner surface and all those have been at this distance.