Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (AIR ON FIRE) (5-1) - He's racing third back from a nine month layoff and showed an improved run last out. Trainer Rick Mandella has him working fast, removes this 3-year-old's blinkers, and Bejarano stays aboard. $350,000 purchase has a good shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #2 (Uncle Billy) (4-1) - Very lightly-raced, he was only beaten 2 lengths racing at this level going 6.5 furlongs at Santa Anita Oct. 27. It was his first since March 19 and first on the grass. $360,000 gelding by 'Uncle Mo' s from the barn of leading trainer Peter Miller. He shortens him up in distance and has him making back-to-back starts for the first time.
3rd pick: #10 (New Dancer) (6-1) - Another expensive gelding ($370,000), he enters off a rallying fourth place finish at this level going 6.5 furlongs at Santa Anita Oct. 29. Three-year-old had some traffic issues that afternoon and is a stretch threat in this spot.
4th pick: #4 (Little Juanito) (3-1) - Grey colt rallied to finish third going 6.5 furlongs at Santa Anita Oct. 29. It was his second back off an eight week break and first ever on the grass. Must be left in the mix.