Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (WISE TAIL) (8-5) - Improving gelding chased and stayed on to check in 2nd of nine, beaten three lengths racing at this tag and trip Nov. 29th at Del Mar. He was claimed that day by Doug O'Neill, and he brings him back at the purchase price. Has the rail, meets a weak field, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (I Came to Party) (5-2) - Golden Gate invader has been competitive in his last pair there racing on the grass. Capable barn (John Martin) moves him up a bit in class and has him on real dirt for the first time.
3rd pick: #2 (Metadago) (4-1) - Another coming from Golden Gate, he rallied to finish 2nd there when debuting in a sprint on the 'poly' course facing weaker. Barn (Jon Wong) stretches him out and moves him up in class.