Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (FORGOTTEN COAST) (6-1) - Home bred has finished second in two of his last three and had to be 'pulled up' in the other after being forced very wide on the first turn. Colt by 'Candy Ride' is clearly improving and has enough early speed to stay close up and win his down the stretch.
2nd pick: #3 (Rocky Strange) (12-1) - Longshot has sharp early speed and enters off a pace chasing effort here Dec. 2 that saw him tire in the final furlong. Trainer San Gold adds lasix and it's a plus that Edgar Zayas stays aboard.
3rd pick: #4 (Ceevee) (10-1) - Son of the mighty 'Tiznow' is moving to the turf for the first time. Bred for the surface, he showed some ability early in the fall racing on the dirt. Think he can factor at a big price.
4th pick: #10 (Tejas Ranger) (10-1) - One of two entered by trainer Nick Zito and the pair race uncoupled. Iris bred finished third here Dec. 2 and is headed in the right direction. A late threat if he's able to avoid a wide trip from his outside post.