Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (PAYNTER'S BOY) (5-2) - Freshened up since Oct. 26, colt is dropping into a claimer and racing moves back to the grass following a pair on the dirt. He has some early speed, is working steadily, and has leading rider Luis Saez aboard.
2nd pick: #7 (Cabin John) (9-2) - Gelding moves up a bit after missing by a 1/2 lengths going 7.5 furlongs for a $20K tag Nov. 25. Only his second start, it was his first in two months and first on the grass. It's noted that trainer Jon Thomas has John Velazquez aboard for this attempt.
3rd pick: #8 (High Risk Strategy) (3-1) - From the dangerous barn of Chad Brown, he's dropping this colt down and has him on the grass for the first time. He fits with this group and $210K purchase is bred to like the turf. Must be left in the three horse win mix.