Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SILVER SPIRIT) (9-5) - Grey gelding chased and held down the place spot Nov 19 at Del Mar racing at this special weight condition going a mile. It was his first back off a pair of layoffs and he's been working well here since.
2nd pick: #6 (The Bench Rules) (2-1) - Improving and lightly-raced, gelding enters off a career best at Los Alamitos Dec 12. Involved in a contested pace, he held strongly to finish third of six, beaten two lengths. He was facing open special weight foes and runs today against fellow Calif breds.
3rd pick: #5 (Air Nashoba) (9-2) - On the sidelines since April 16, stretch runner is working steadily and is switching from turf to dirt. His lone previous race on the main track was poor, but he's capable of grabbing a share if ready.
4th pick: #3 (Son of a Royal) (6-1) - Speedy sprinter is racing third back from a seven month layoff and is attempting a two turn distance for the first time. Front runners have been doing well at this young meet and this gelding will take them as far as she can.