Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (KRONWALL) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's been competitive in both starts since dropping down to this $20K claiming price. Reddam home bred has early speed and enters off a bullet 5-furlong gate drill here Dec 9. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Starship Ekati) (3-1) - Another with early speed, he tired Nov 28 at Del mar racing at this level. It was his first start in 6-months and he's worked fast since. He should be involved from gate-to-wire and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Desert Express) (7-2) - Gelding tired going 7-furlongs Nov 15 at Del Mar racing at this tag. He had been much sharper in his previous pair and is working fast at Santa Anita for this assignment. Must be left in the 3-horse win mix.
4th pick: #7 (Our News Flash) (15-1) - Longshot raced evenly while finishing 4th here at this tag Dec 3. 6yo may grab a minor award at a square price.