Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (KONA DREAMS) (5-2) - Speedy gelding has been sharp in both starts to date. He missed by a 'nose' when debuting at this level and distance Oct. 30th at Santa Anita. Brought back quickly (Nov. 13th), he tired late to check in a close up 3rd here that afternoon. Has the rail and $75K purchase is the top pick.
2nd pick: #9 (Bobby G) (9-2) - $300K colt is racing on the grass for the first time. He's shown improvement in his last pair on the dirt and is bred for turf success. A threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #7 (Harrovian) (20-1) - Longshot has been freshened up for the past two months. $230K colt is on the turf for the first time, and I like his works heading into this attempt.
4th pick: #2 (Bird Is the Word) (20-1) - Another longshot, he's raced evenly in all four dirt starts, and is another bred for success on the turf. He worked a bullet half-mile at Santa Anita Nov. 29th and looks set for a competitive effort at a huge price.