Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (YEAR OF THE KITTEN) (7-2) - NEW gelding has been freshened up for the past two months by Jay Servis 65 of 219 (30%) off of long layoffs during 2018-19. Working steadily at the Palm Meadows Center, stalker fits well with this group and I like that Irad Ortiz Jr is aboard.
2nd pick: #4 (Gunslinger) (4-1) - Irish bred has the best early speed and has been sharp in both starts since dropping down to today's $16K claiming price. Veteran Mary Eppler adds blinkers and this 3yo is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Solar Warning) (6-1) - Competitive in three of four since dropping down to this tag, he won at this trip Oct. 18 to clear the 2l condition, then missed by 2.5 lengths in his latest. 4yo is in the mix at a square price.
4th pick: #7 (Honey Don't) (5-1) - Stalker is making his fifth straight start at this level and has been competitive in each. 4yo missed by a 'neck' at this distance Nov 17 and he's dangerous with a repeat of that effort.