Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (WILLIAM CROTTY) (7-2) - $200K yearling purchase by 'Uncle Mo' has a lot of changes this afternoon. He's dropping into a claimer, is a NEW gelding, and has blinkers added . Trainer Simon Callaghan has won with three of his last eight (38%) on this particular drop in class.
2nd pick: #3 (Academic Affair) (3-1) - Golden Gate shipper is stretching out in distance and moving from 'poly' to dirt. Well backed in both starts, and he finished 2nd there last out sprinting. Dangerous foe.
3rd pick: #8 (Afleet Domination) (5-2) - Another NEW gelding, he's been freshened up since Oct. 15th. He's rallied to finish 2nd and 3rd in his last pair at Santa racing at this level and distance. Win candidate.
4th pick: #1 (High Step Arch) (10-1) - One of two fillies making their debuts, she has the rail and some quick local drills on view. Can factor at a big price if ready.