Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ELUSIVE NEKO) (5-2) - Stretch runner ships from Churchill where he rallied to finish second of 12, beaten a 'nose' going seven furlongs for a $10K tag Nov 20. A career best overall, he's working above average locally for this attempt.
2nd pick: #2 (Fearless Majesty) (2-1) - Grey gelding is the morning line favorite. He's dropping to a new low for his first since Sept 27 and worked a solid half-mile from the gate here Dec 18. A very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Joe Bailey) (9-2) - 'Nibbler' ships in from Delta Downs where he's finished third in his last pair. Louisiana bred needs a fast and/or contested pace for a shot at the top prize.