Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (NICARADALIC) (3-1) - Lightly-raced and improving, he's facing winners for the first time. Stretch runner broke his maiden at this mile trip Oct 15 at Santa Anita. Freshened up since then by trainer Keith Desormeaux, he's worked him three times since and brother Kent stays aboard. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Twirling Tiger) (7-2) - Gelding is making his west coast debut off a trainer change to Kristin Mulhall (17% with new arrivals). Stakes placed on the 'poly' surface at Presque Isle Downs, he raced evenly while never involved in a $100K sprint stakes on the Keeneland dirt Oct 31. He's worked twice here since arriving and is trying a two-turn distance for the first time.
3rd pick: #2 (Scatastic) (12-1) - Long shot is the main speed and he breaks just off the rail. He's gone 7-1-2-2 sprinting on the dirt and is dropping into a claimer and racing around two turns, both for the first time. Has a shot at long odds.
4th pick: #3 (Sugar Buzz) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he's moving up a bit in class after finishing second here at this distance facing a bit weaker Oct 25. Stalker fits and is an obvious threat at a short price.