Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (ABOUNDING LEGACY) (12-1) - Longshot is lightly raced and still improving. Stalker moves up in class following a sharp win here going a mile facing weaker. Training fast since, he draws the rail, and is going a bit longer. 4yo has a fine record here 7-3-2-1 and has a solid shot at a big price.
2nd pick: #9 (Mr Jordan) (7-2) - The main speed he's moving in with fellow Florida breds for only the 2nd time. A stakes winner three times facing 'open' company, he's brought back quickly (one week) after a trouble break here last Saturday in a G3 contest. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Runs With Bulls) (6-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Pete Walder and the pair race uncoupled. He's won 4 of his last five, the latest coming here in a $105K stakes on 'Claiming Crown' day (Dec 5). In shape, is working well, and Javier Castellano stays aboard.
4th pick: #8 (Sr Quisqueyano) (3-1) - The 2nd of the Walder trained pair, he's racing 3rd back from a 7 1/2 month layoff. A multiple stakes winners facing fellow Florida breds, he's banked $750K and is 4 for 5 on 'off' track and is 2 for 3 at this demanding distance. Must be left in the mix.