Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CLIFTON BEACH) (9-5) - He's had a lot of chances but enters off a pace-chasing second place finish here at this tag and trip Dec. 2. Four-year-old is brought back quickly, draws well, and can break his maiden in today's opener.
2nd pick: #1 (Jay Makes Us Laugh) (7-2) - Lightly-raced gelding tired at this tag going 7 furlongs at Del Mar Nov. 24. It was his first back from a year's absence and he most likely needed the race. Three-year-old shortens up in distance, has the rail, and is dangerous.
3rd pick: #5 (Spokane Eagle) (2-1) - Tough call as $110K 3yo by 'Speightstown' hasn't raced since an even effort going 6 furlongs facing tougher when debuting at Del Mar on August 21 of 2016. NEW gelding is working steadily and is an obvious strong win candidate if ready.