Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SMART KNOWS SMART) (4-1) - NEW gelding is stretching back out in distance and does so with blinkers on. He missed by a 'nose' at this level and distance Nov. 18 at Del Mar, then raced evenly here in a 'down the hill' sprint Jan. 1. Think he can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #9 (Gringo Star) (12-1) - Longshot has been on the sidelines since late October. Stalker is working fast, has blinkers on, and is stretching out in distance. has a shot at a big price.
3rd pick: #6 (Jump the Tracks) (8-1) - Even-paced type has some talent and is racing on the grass for the first time. Bred for the turf, he can factor with a bit of improvement.
4th pick: #5 (Shaymin) (6-1) - Gelding tired late here going 6.5 furlongs Jan. 1. It was his first on the grass, a positive outing, and he's worked fast since.
5th pick: #3 (George From Tahoe) (7-2) - The probable favorite, he stretches out in distance after finishing second when debuting going 6.5 furlongs Jan. 1. An obvious contender, but no 'lock' at a short price.