Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (TOMATER GATOR) (3-1) - Lightly-raced gelding has been on the sidelines since tiring in a Philly Park sprint facing tougher Sept. 23. He runs off a private trainer change to George Navarro (24% with new arrivals) and new barn drops him in class for his return. Florida bred enters off a bullet half-mile breeze Dec. 17 and can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #6 (Musical Heart) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he drops slightly off a third place finish going a mile here for a $50K tag Dec. 8. From a very good barn (Armando De la Cerda), he has Joel Rosario aboard for the first time. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Bonus Card) (5-1) - Gelding raced well in spots when debuting here facing tougher Dec. 3. Barn drops him into a claimer, adds blinkers, and leading rider Luis Saez is taking over the riding chores.