Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (HOT FEET) (7-2) - Improving gelding ships in from Laurel where he was an easy maiden winner Nov 15. He closed strongly in the seven furlong contest and drew off to win by almost seven lengths. Trainer Rudy Rodriguez moves him up in price and shortens him up a furlong. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Tipyourwaiterwell) (4-1) - An easy maiden winner here at this distance Oct 5, he's tired in his first pair against winners while facing tougher. Good barn (Phil Aristone) drops him in class and gelding is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Against the Odds) (20-1) - Long shot ships in from Penn National where he finished a distant third there in an entry-level allowance for fellow Pa. breds. Has the rail and think he's capable of getting a small slice at a big price.
4th pick: #9 (Pure Spring) (10-1) - Home bred raced evenly while on the rail and checked in a length behind 'Tipyourwaiterwell' Nov 28. He moves out in the gate and believe that's a plus for his stalking style.