Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (TIZNOBLE) (5-2) - He was an impressive debut winner going 8.5-furlongs on the Churchill Downs grass Nov 1. That prompted his connections to send him to Gulfstream Park West for a $75K turf stakes Nov 28. He raced close up while wide after breaking from a tough outside post, then weakened late to finish fifth of 14, beaten just over two lengths. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Spikes Shirl) (4-1) - No-speed type is racing on the grass for the first time. Strong finisher is bred to handle the surface switch and must be considered a major threat.
3rd pick: #1 (Notimeforthat) (10-1) - Lightly-raced, he's going dirt to turf and is trying a two-turn distance for the first time. Speed/stalker has the rail and has been sharp in both dirt sprints. Bred to handle the grass, he has the rail and should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #2 (Mr N) (9-2) - He's been competitive in all four dirt starts. Oklahoma bred has finished second in three straight since winning his debut Sept 4 at Remington Park. He fits on 'figures,' has two-turn experience, and is another racing on the turf for the first time.