Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (GREAT PLAN) (6-5) - The morning line favorite, Stronach home bred has been competitive in all three attempts on the dirt. Stalker is cutting back in distance after finishing third of 10, beaten just over two lengths going 8.5-furlongs here at this level Nov 28. Gelding meets a weak field and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Southern Kisses) (10-1) - Long shot ships in from Philadelphia Park where she finished an even fourth at this distance following a bobbling start. In the sub par group for the level, he's capable of getting a slice of this at a square price.
3rd pick: #8 (Timmy T) (5-1) - His connections have tried him on dirt, turf, and over the jumps without success. Four-year-old enters off a decent effort here going a mile Dec 18 and his owner/trainer gives him a big rider up-grade.
4th pick: #6 (Devil's Wrangler) (6-1) - Very lightly-raced 4-year-old has been on the sidelines since Oct 30. He finished third that day racing for a $20K tag on the Meadowlands turf. He returns for a new trainer and will be racing on dirt for the first time.