Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (LUKE'S CAJUN STAR) (5-1) - Lightly-raced gelding drops into a claimer for the first time. He tired last our while wide when racing here facing state bred special weights Nov. 30. From a very good small barn (Tom Sam), he gives him a rider upgrade while shortening him up in distance.
2nd pick: #2 (Tumult) (7-2) - The possible favorite, he checked in a pace-chasing second here at this level and distance Nov. 5. By far a career best, it came following a positive trainer change to Henry Johnson Jr. Working above average, 4-year-old is s strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Closer to Rushton) (3-1) - On the sidelines since last spring, he finished second twice in three starts at that time. One of those was here going longer at this tag March 16 and 5-year-old is a threat if ready.
4th pick: #5 (I'm a C Looker) (10-1) - Speedy 4-year-old checked in a pace-chasing second here at this level going 6.5 furlongs Nov. 11. It was a career best and was his first back from a 3.5 month layoff. However, he tired badly in a follow up start Dec. 7. Dangerous with his best at a square price.