Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CHORONI) (7-2) - He's one of two entered by trainer Patty Farro and the pair race uncoupled. Three-year-old is dropping back down after tiring here at this 2l condition racing for twice this price. He had won two in a row at this claiming price prior to that and is one for one on 'off' going.
2nd pick: #7 (Distant Thoughts) (5-2) - The second of the Farro pair, he has more gate speed than most and was beaten a 'nose' here at this level and distance Dec 5. Well bred gelding is two for four on wet tracks and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #11 (Gotcha Blessin) (12-1) - Florida bred drops back down after tiring badly racing for twice this tag Dec 7. It was his first off an Ed Rojas claim and this 3-year-old had finished second at this level the day he change barns (Nov 16). Gelding has more speed than most and has a good record on 'off' going 4-1-2-0.
4th pick: #12 (Gray Not Bay) (10-1) - Unreliable sort has fine early speed but his outside post hurts his overall chances. He'll either need to be sent hard or taken back and try to make one run.