Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BABY BEAR'S SOUP) (7-2) - The veteran was a very sharp 5.5 length winner going 6.5 furlongs at Del Mar for an $8,000 claiming price Nov. 17. That win at that tag makes him eligible for this low-level starter-allowance and he gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Ketos) (3-1) - Very lightly raced 6yo won for an $8000 tag going 6 furlongs Oct. 27 at Santa Anita. It was his first in two months, first following a Paul Aguirre claim, and it made him eligible for this starter-allowance.
3rd pick: #8 (New Karma) (4-1) - The consistent veteran is dropping down in class while cutting back in distance in his first off a Mike Pender clam. Old-timer likes it here 4-1-1-2 and this is his favorite trip 11-3-3-4. 6yo must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #2 (Red Wine and Dine) (6-1) - Very fast from the gate, he won back-to-back starts here sprinting at this level during September. The 5yo breaks just off the rail and is dangerous if allowed to get an easy lead in the first 1/4 mile.