Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (BLACK TIE 'N TAILS) (5-2) - Gelding moves up just a bit after missing by a 'head' Oct. 29 at Santa Anita facing $12,500 claimers. It was his first start since Dec. 11 of 2016, and leading trainer Peter Miller brings him back in 22 days for this attempt.
2nd pick: #1 (Mt Leinster) (8-1) - Longshot had a very wide trip when beaten 4.5 lengths by 'Black Tie 'n Tails' Oct. 29 at Santa Anita. He moves to the rail, has back class, and is stringing starts together following a pair of layoffs.
3rd pick: #6 (Have Some Pride) (6-1) - Blinkers go on gelding that is dropping in class while moving from turf to dirt. Lightly raced, he's finished 2nd in two of three in the past at this distance on the dirt.
4th pick: #2 (Two Thirty Five) (4-1) - Recent maiden winner did so here going six furlongs for a $20K tag Nov. 2. 3yo paid $75.80 that afternoon in what was easily a career best to date. Must be left in the mix.