Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (TUSK) (9-5) - The morning line favorite, home bred by 'Tapit' ships from Keeneland where he finished 2nd of 12, beaten almost two lengths racing at this level and distance Oct. 7th. He worked Oct. 31st before shipping and looks all set for his West Coast debut.
2nd pick: #7 (Osceola Pond) (7-2) - He's been competitive in two of three since coming to the West Coast and switching to the turf. Speed/stalker ran 2nd at this distance Sept. 26th at Santa Anita and is training well above average for this attempt. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Arabian Leopard) (8-1) - Colt cost $575,000 earlier this year as a 2yo in training at the Ocala sales. He's raced evenly in three starts on the dirt and moves to the grass for the first time. He's by a superior grass stallion 'Scat Daddy,' and you'll get trainer Bob Baffert at a square price.
4th pick: #6 (Papa Gulf) (8-1) - Away slowly in his debut, he made up some ground in the late stages. Trainer John Sadler has worked him twice since and jockey Victor Espinoza stays aboard.