Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ZARB'S BELL) (5-2) - Lightly-raced colt raced evenly here for twice this tag Dec 17. It was his first in a year and he most likely needed the race. He just missed at that time and his connections are dropping him down in class for this attempt.
2nd pick: #9 (Mr. Shad) (3-1) - On the sidelines since June 20, stretch runner has finished second in two of five starts locally. One of those place efforts came at this $10K claiming price. A major factor if ready.
3rd pick: #6 (Donewar) (10-1) - Long shot showed nothing here Dec 23, but it appeared that he didn't care for the muddy surface. Four-year-old has some early speed and against this group that's a big plus.
4th pick: #8 (Madelyn's All) (4-1) - He enters off a third place finish here at this level Dec 18. He set a pressured pace and tired during the stretch run. A career best, it came in his 2nd back from a three month layoff. Improving and must be left in the mix.