Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ACCOLADE) (3-1) - He's shortening up in distance after tiring late at this tag going a mile Nov. 11. Colt runs with blinkers on and that's a strong 30% move (11 for 37) by trainer Chris Clement over the past 23.5 months.
2nd pick: #2 (Attorney Al) (7-2) - Grey colt has been on the sidelines since debuting at Ellis Park facing tougher Aug. 4. He tired that day after setting a pressured pace in a grass sprint and runs today of a major trainer change to George Navarro. High percentage barn wins at a 24% with new arrivals and he drops him down in class for this attempt. A serious win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Little Plumber) (8-1) - Very quick from the gate, he's racing on the grass for the first time. Colt tired late to finish fourth here at this trip on the dirt facing tougher Nov. 14 and is dangerous today on the drop and surface change.
4th pick: #4 (Kid MacCool) (6-1) - Hawthorne shipper tired there in a dirt sprint facing tougher Nov. 30. He's in a claimer for the first time, is bred for grass success (by 'Lemon Drop Kid') and must be left in the mix at a square price.