Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (X Y RUNNER) (4-1) - Lightly raced colt is racing second back of a 2.5-month layoff, and that is a solid 28% winning move by trainer George Navarro. 3yo tired last out while wide, and he should improve enough in this attempt to have a good shot at a mild upset.
2nd pick: #1 (Third Man In) (9-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's finished 2nd in four straight, and was well in front of 'X Y Runner' last out at this level going six furlongs. Stalker has the rail and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Fullback Foye) (7-2) - He's cutting back a furlong after rallying to finish a close up 3rd here at this tag going a mile Dec. 15. His lack of speed is not a plus, and he'll need some pace help for anything more than a small slice of this.