Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (GIO MIO) (3-1) - Colt moves back in with maidens after a pair of non-competitive efforts in stakes races for fellow Calif. breds. Son of grass specialist 'Gio Ponti' missed by a 'neck' on the dirt in his only previous race facing maidens. Bred for the turf and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (And Then Some) (7-2) - He's raced evenly while finishing fourth in two dirt sprints to begin his career. Trainer Mike Machowsky has worked him four times since his last race (Oct 4) and think he'll take to the grass and the longer distance.
3rd pick: #9 (Speedin With Eddie) (8-1) - Reddam owned gelding has early speed and is stretching out in distance and racing on the turf, both for the first time. Most by his sire 'Square Eddie' handle the infield and this gelding's early speed makes him dangerous at long odds.
4th pick: #1 (Asian Sun) (5-1) - He raced evenly in a dirt sprint at this level when debuting at Santa Anita Oct 4. Trainer Rickie Agarie has worked him five times since, moves him to the grass, and stretches him out to a mile. Colt has the rail and Desormeaux is back on the re-ride.