Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (RUNS FOR LUCK) (4-1) - Gelding has been freshened up since Oct 30. Speed/stalker is dropping to a new low in class and trainer Scott Lake had him work a sharp half-mile here Dec 5. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Silver Gazelle) (7-2) - Very fast from the gate, he's been competitive in three straight since clearing the 2l condition at this tag Oct 14 at Penn National. In a good barn (Mike Vera) and this 4-year-old is a win threat on the front end.
3rd pick: #6 (Harrington) (8-1) - Stalker is one of two entered by Mario Serey Jr. and the pair race uncoupled. He's finished second in two of four starts at this level and draws outside of the main speed. In the mix.
4th pick: #10 (Fifth Business) (3-1) - After spending the first 12-starts of his career racing on either 'poly' or grass at Woodbine, this 3-year-old has stepped up his game since switching to real dirt. He won at this tag Nov 19 at Penn National to clear the 2l condition, then finished an even fourth here facing tougher Dec 6. Must be left under consideration.
5th pick: #3 (Montana Cowboy) (10-1) - Speedy sort runs with blinkers on for the first time. He's bee tiring on a regular basis of late and needs to do a lot better for any chance.