Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SILVER FIN) (9-2) - He's one of two entered by trainer Steve Asmussen and the pair race uncoupled. Grey colt by 'Awesome Again' ships from Indiana Downs where he raced both wide and evenly when debuting at this level and distance Oct 20. He worked three times here during the month of November for a 23% second out barn.
2nd pick: #3 (Mud Light) (5-2) - The second of the Asmussen pair, he's been competitive in two of his last four local outings. Son of Belmont Stakes winner 'Jazil' rallied to miss by just under a length Nov 7 going 6.5-furlongs. Stretch threat.
3rd pick: #8 (He's So Zazzy) (4-1) - NEW gelding has been freshened up for the past 70 days. He showed good early speed in his first pair and is cutting back in distance after going a mile last out. In a good barn (Francisco Bravo) and Texas-bred must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Origami Downtown) (12-1) - One of six making their debuts, he has the rail and some above average local works. Trainer Randy Oberlander is 10 for 33 at the meet and this gelding can factor with an alert break.
5th pick: #12 (Bar Flight) (5-1) - Very fast from the gate, he's held to finish second in one of three starts. He gets a rider upgrade to Deshawn Parker and will take this field as far as he can.