Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (ACKER) (4-1) - He's moving up in class following back-to-back wins facing weaker. Stalker won Nov. 24 at Del Mar going 8.5 furlongs and earned a career-best figure that afternoon. 4yo gets a slight edge in a contested where you should box your bets.
2nd pick: #5 (Trojan Spirit) (6-1) - Much improved since blinkers went on three starts back, 4yo rallied following a poor break to finish second, 4 lengths behind 'Acker' Nov. 24 at Del Mar. His lone win came here at this distance Oct 19 and he's a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #6 (Souter) (8-1) - English import rallied to win facing weaker at Del Mar Nov. 11. Competitive in all six starts this year, stalker must be left in the mix at a big price.
4th pick: #1 (Cupid's Claws) (10-1) - Very lightly raced gelding by 'Kitten's Joy' is facing winners for the first time. He broke his maiden going a mile at Del Mar Nov. 12 and was only a length in back of 'Trojan Spirit' in his previous start.
5th pick: #2 (The Hunted) (8-1) - Calif. bred moves way up in class following a pair of wins facing weaker. He earned a solid figure last out that fits with these if repeatable.