Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (WILD SCAT BLUE) (3-1) - Lightly-raced and improving, he drops slightly following a close up fourth place finish Dec. 2 at Tampa Bay Downs. Trainer Ed Kenneally gives him a big rider upgrade and gelding by 'Scat Daddy' draws the rail.
2nd pick: #12 (Albert Charles) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he's dropping down and is racing on the grass for the first time. Kentucky shipper ran poorly at Churchill Downs Nov. 24 in his first following a Joe Sharp claim. Competitive in his prior pair, he's bred to like the surface switch.
3rd pick: #8 (Good Luck Justice) (15-1) - He raced very wide at this level and distance Nov 27. Stretch runner had finished fourth in his previous pair and gets a bit better post than he had last out.
4th pick: #6 (Katies Choice) (20-1) - Very lightly-raced, he's stretching out in distance and will be on the grass for the first time. Entered for the grass in both previous starts, each of those were switched to a sloppy main track. Owner/trainer Dennis Manning is capable from his small barn and this home bred may grab a share at a big price.