Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (KETOS) (9-5) - The morning line favorite, he's dropping into a claimer off of a 100 day freshening. Speed/stalker has been competitive facing tougher in the past and is working well above average for his return.
2nd pick: #9 (Sunset Grill) (4-1) - Very lightly-raced, he's moving from grass to dirt and takes the same drop as 'Ketos.' Three-year-old has room for upside, draws a good post at this trip, and should factor.
3rd pick: #7 (Storm the Shore) (5-1) - Veteran gelding ships back down from Golden Gate Fields where he finished an even third on the Tapeta surface there at this trip facing tougher Nov. 12. He's gone 8-0-1-4 on real dirt in the past and can factor at a square price with his best.
4th pick: #4 (First Heir) (7-2) - Four-year-old colt moves way up in class after missing by a 'neck' when debuting Oct. 22 at Santa Anita facing weaker. He cost $175K and is from a solid second out barn of John Sadler (25%).