Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DORTMUND) (2-1) - He was over-shadowed this past spring by stable-mate 'American Pharoah,' but he does enter this with seven wins in nine lifetime starts. He looked sharp defeating weaker Oct 24 at Santa Anita. It was his first since running fourth in the Preakness and he'll be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #4 (Iron Fist) (3-1) - Talented grey 3-year-old has a fine record on real dirt 6-3-2-0 and ran second in the $1,000,000 Pennsylvania Derby (G2) Sept 19. He defeated weaker here Nov 1 and is working very fast since. Dangerous rival.
3rd pick: #5 (Big Cazanova) (8-1) - Argentine import has a speed/stalking style and is three for four on the Del Mar dirt. Fits with his best and he draws just to the outside of his two main foes.
4th pick: #1 (Cat Burglar) (12-1) - Long shot from the same barn (Bob Baffert) as 'Dortmund,' he has the rail and may grab a minor award at a big price with a patient ride.